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
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J.D. Chaisson
Micah Wilkinson
Christopher Wilson
Horn Faculty
Mark Houghton
Trombone Faculty
Jeff Bush
James Nova
Douglas Rosenthal
Sebastian Vera
Euphonium/Tuba Faculty
James Gourlay
Upcoming Brass Events
Tribute to the 70s Horn Bands
Featuring
Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Mike Tomaro and Kelley Krepin DeFade, directors
Performing Mike Tomaro's arrangements of the music of:
The Dukes Music
Dr. Paul Miller, director
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Uptown Jazz Series: Retrospective - Concert 6
PERFORMERS:
Trumpet: JD Chaisson
Trombone: Jeff Bush
Saxophone: Mike Tomaro
Piano: Max Leake
Guitar: Eric Susoeff
Bass: Paul Thompson
Drums: Tom Wendt
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Duquesne Brass Choir
Dr. James Gourlay, Director of Bands
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation
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.