Admission to the Mary Pappert School of Music requires a Duquesne University application
and successful completion of a formal music audition. Audition Process & Guidelines.
If you're looking for somewhere to start, begin with our Music Admissions team. You
can ask us anything! Submit your request below, and we will connect you to the people
and experiences that fit your interests.
Attend a concert or sit in on a rehearsal! Students can choose from orchestras, wind
ensembles, choirs and jazz ensembles as well as premier chamber groups like the Studio
Recording Ensemble, Opera Workshop, The Dukes Music, and more.
All dates for the current admission cycle are listed below. You can choose between
online or in-person format. When you're ready, register to audition on your applicant
portal.
December 6, 2024
January 17, 2025
January 31, 2025
February 14, 2025
February 28, 2025
Online and in-person audition appointments beyond 2/28/25 are not guaranteed, but can be requested by contacting the office of music admissions musicadmissionsFREEDUQUESNE.
Your audition day experience will include multiple components based on your degree,
instrument, and level of study. We will provide a detailed and personalized audition
schedule to help you navigate the day.
Audition Guidelines
In addition to a live audition (online or in-person), all prospective music
majors submit an audition portfolio. Learn more about the guidelines for your degree
program and instrument.
This isour main event for celebrating admitted students! Enjoy musical performances, round-table discussions with current students and faculty, games, prizes, and giveaways! Talk with your future classmates and teachers while we treat you to lunch. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
Spend five activity-filled days rehearsing, performing, and learning about jazz, America's indigenous art form, in this informal, non-threatening environment. Play and learn alongside members of Duquesne University's jazz faculty, which is comprised of the best jazz musician-educators in the Pittsbu
The Music Technology Summer Intensive is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional recording and production environment with GRAMMY Award-winning faculty. Immerse yourself in the inner workings of the studio and its operation during a recording session and actively participate in
Experiment and explore the process of innovation, product design and musical electronics creation! The Music Maker’s Workshop is a five-day immersive STEAM program where aspiring entrepreneurs, engineers, and artists like you come together to create simple electronic musical instruments by exploring
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
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work with our distinguished piano faculty. The workshop offers a variety of expert instruction including 1-on-1 private piano lessons, peer observation in group class environment, sight-reading sessions, and master classes, as well as an opportunity to experi
We are proud to offer exceptional award packages that can cover up to 100% of tuition!
All accepted music students are automatically considered for scholarships and financial
assistance from the Mary Pappert School of Music.
Academic and Talent-based Awards for Undergrads
The Mary Pappert School of Music offers competitive scholarship packages that recognize
the academic merit and artistry of each applicant.
As an enrolled student, you can apply and compete for additional funding to support
your education. Check out some of our recent endowed scholarship recipients.
Working with a master teacher is at the top of the list for every musician. Check
out the faculty studio for your instrument and learn more about the performance opportunities
within each instrumental area.
Programs listed above with an asterisk* can be accelerated and completed in 3 years.
Graduation timelines vary by student and depend on several factors including transfer
credits and summer courses. Connect%20with%20our%20Music%20Admissions%20team to see if an accelerated pathway is right for you.
Minors & Micro-Credentials
Connect your musical interests across disciplines for a more integrated college experience.
Music Minor
The Mary Pappert School of Music offers a Minor in Music to any Duquesne student,
regardless of major. Enjoy playing in ensembles, taking lessons, and digging into
the foundations of music. The program consists of 15 credits, 7 of which are prescribed
coursework and the remaining 8 are music electives.
The Music and Health undergraduate minor is designed for undergraduate students currently
enrolled in an undergraduate health care program at Duquesne University. This 15-credit
program will prepare you to understand music as a cultural practice of health.
Music & Health in Integrative Care Micro-Credential
The Music and Health in Integrative Care micro-credential is designed for graduate
students currently enrolled in a healthcare program at Duquesne University. This 9-credit
online program runs asynchronously to accommodate the schedule of the full-time student
and working professional.
Try talking to one of our Music Ambassadors or taking a Trial Lesson with one of our faculty members. It's really important to establish connections and
form relationships with potential teachers and future classmates. Our current students
and faculty are looking forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step
in your musical journey!
This place has magic in the air and electricity in every rehearsal. I love the
Mary Pappert School of Music, and have decided to continue my journey at the graduate
level working toward a Master's in Jazz Guitar Performance.
Alex WeibelBS Music Education 2022, current graduate student
