When you study voice at the Mary Pappert School of Music, you will work with world-class faculty who use their expertise to help you find and refine your distinctive sound to prepare you for your own individual goals, whether they be on the opera stage, recording studio, healthcare setting, or classroom. Many of our faculty are still active performers in their fields, recently singing with Pittsburgh Opera, Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Camerata, and other regional arts organizations. Singers in the Voice Area at Duquesne have opportunities to perform with our Duquesne University Opera Theater as well as with our nationally recognized choral ensembles and other small ensembles like the Duquesne Vocal Jazz Ensemble and the Dukes Music. We value each student’s unique voice and work with them to develop their sound and achieve their musical goals.
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 Voice?
Contact the Voice Area Coordinator.
Applied Voice Faculty
Meghan DeWald Althouse
Adjunct Professor of Voice; Voice Area Coordinator
Kelley Krepin DeFade
Adjunct Professor of Jazz Voice
Nicole Jenkins
Assistant Professor of Voice
Xiu-ru Liu
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Brent Weber
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Voice Studies
Marianne Cornetti
Artist in Residence
Fabio Gentili
Adjunct Professor, Vocal Coach
Nathália Kato Giordano
Adjunct Professor, Vocal Coach
John Moyer
Adjunct Professor, Vocal Coach
Alex Noble
Adjunct Professor, Vocal Coach
Inessa Tamar
Adjunct Professor, Vocal Coach
Xuelai Wu
Adjunct Professor, Vocal Coach
Upcoming Voice Events
The Dukes Music
Dr. Paul Miller, director
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Marguerite DePhillips Dougherty Voice Competition
Dr. Meghan DeWald Althouse, artistic director
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Master Class: Marianne Cornetti, mezzo-soprano
Marianne Cornetti is internationally recognized as one of the leading Verdi mezzo-sopranos of her generation. She has appeared as Amneris in Aida, Azucena in Il Trovatore, Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, and Princess Eboli in Don Carlos at prestigious opera houses across the world, garnering rave reviews a
Duquesne Symphony Orchestra & Choirs
Daniel Meyer, Director of Orchestral Activities
Caron Daley, Director of Choral Activities
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
Opera Workshop
Dr. Nicole Jenkins, director
Admission
$10 Suggested Donation (at the door)
High School Vocal Workshop
Join us in a collaborative exploration for high school singers who love to sing and are considering careers in music! Elevate your singing in a week-long course exploring all aspects of the vocal arts surrounded by other creative and enthusiastic musicians. Registration closes Tuesday, July 15, 2025