Duquesne's percussion program is designed to assist each student in developing critical performing and teaching skills in the variety of percussion instruments. Instructional programs, taught by a faculty that includes two members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, include applied studies in orchestral and commercial styles, as well as the development of pedagogical skills.
Facilities available to students include teaching studios and practice rooms devoted exclusively to percussion. The school houses an unusually extensive inventory of percussion equipment, including a set of Clevelander Dresden model timpani, Yamaha timpani, four concert grand marimbas, two xylophones, two sets of orchestra bells, Wuhan gongs, and a wide variety of other instruments.
Graduate Students
We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Contact the Percussion Area Coordinator.Questions About Studying Percussion?
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Percussion Faculty
Christopher Allen
Jim Benoit
Eliseo Rael
John Soroka
Jazz Percussion Faculty
Thomas Wendt
Upcoming Percussion 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:
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)
Percussion Ensemble
Eliseo Rael, director
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
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.
Jazz Chamber Groups and Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Jeff Bush and Eric Susoeff, directors
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Percussion Facilities
You will have access to two percussion studios at the Mary Pappert School of Music. In addition, the Jazz Studio is equipped with a drum set.