Study with a wide array of world-renowned experts. In addition to studying with master performers and teachers, you will also have the opportunity to perform in award-winning large ensembles such as the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Band.
Chamber music also plays a very important role in our students’ education. Students frequently perform in brass quintets, brass choir, and other wind chamber groups.
Graduates of the Mary Pappert School of Music can be seen performing in the nation’s top professional performing ensembles such the GRAMMY Award-winning Pittsburgh Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Metropolitan Opera, and various military bands in Washington, DC
Graduate Students
We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Questions About Studying Brass?
Contact the Brass Area Coordinator
Trumpet Faculty
J.D. Chaisson
Adjunct Professor of Jazz Trumpet
Micah Wilkinson
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet
Christopher Wilson
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet; Brass Area Coordinator
Horn Faculty
Mark Houghton
Adjunct Professor of Horn
Trombone Faculty
Jeff Bush
Adjunct Professor of Trombone; Assistant Program Director of Jazz Studies
James Nova
Adjunct Professor of Trombone
Douglas Rosenthal
Adjunct Professor of Trombone
Sebastian Vera
Adjunct Professor of Trombone
Euphonium/Tuba Faculty
James Gourlay
Director of Bands; Adjunct Professor of Euphonium; Adjunct Professor of Tuba
Upcoming Brass Events
Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait
Join us for a symphonic tribute to Abraham Lincoln in the Music Hall, featuring Aaron Copland’s beloved work, Lincoln Portrait. This special event celebrates the upcoming return of our nationally recognized Civil War Symposium later in the week.
Student Recital: Nathan Coffman, trumpet
From the studio of Micah Wilkinson.
Jazz Chamber Groups and Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Jeff Bush and Eric Susoeff, directors
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Student Recital: Crews Owen, trombone
From the studio of James Nova.
Student Recital: Jack Isaac, trombone
From the studio of James Nova.