Duquesne's ensembles will provide you with the finest university-level performing experiences available, preparing you for your career as a professional musician. As a member, you will perform on campus, as well as at some of the best venues for music in the city. Our students have performed at Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, the August Wilson Center, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, and many more. Additionally, our ensembles have performed outside the Pittsburgh area, as well, in venues including (but not limited to) Carnegie Hall in New York City, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center, and various regional and state music conferences.
Mary Pappert School of Music Ensembles
- Duquesne Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra
- Wind Symphony & Symphony Band
- Voices of Spirit & Pappert Chorale
- Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, Jazz Chamber Groups, and Jazz Guitar Ensemble
- The Dukes Music
- A variety of small instrumental and vocal chamber ensembles
Campus Ensembles
Duquesne University Pep Band
The Pep Band at Duquesne is an energized group of musicians who lend their musical abilities and school spirit to create a "home court advantage" for the Duquesne athletics teams. The band regularly performs at football games and men's and women's basketball games throughout the year and is made up of students from all disciplines who share a love for music and Duquesne athletics. A repertoire of traditional songs and modern hits provides for a fun, high-energy environment. If you liked playing in marching band in high school, you'll love the Duquesne Pep Band.
Learn more about the Pep Band and how to register to participate.
Other Ensemble Opportunities
The Duquesne University Opera Theatre is an extracurricular ensemble that performs fully staged opera productions. Past operas have included The Medium, A Hand of Bridge, Le nozze di Figaro, Little Women, Suor Angelica, and others. These performances have been accompanied by a range of instrumentation, from solo piano to collaborations with the Duquesne Chamber Orchestra. All Duquesne students, regardless of major, are welcome to audition for Opera Theatre productions, which are directed and produced by School of Music faculty. To learn more about Opera Theatre, contact%20Meghan%20DeWald%20Althouse, Coordinator of the Voice Area.
In addition, many other performing opportunities exist, including Red Masquers, Mic Drop A Capella, Encore Show Choir, Gospel Choir, and more! For more information about these ensembles, visit the Center for Student Involvement.
