Music
The Mary Pappert School of Music offers a Minor in Music to any Duquesne student, regardless of major. The program consists of 15 credits, 7 of which are prescribed coursework and the remaining 8 are music electives.
A demonstration of musical ability in the form of an Audition Portfolio is required for entry into the program. If you have any questions, please%20email%20us.
Program Requirements
Duquesne's ensembles will provide you with the finest university-level performing experiences available, preparing you for your career as a professional musician. As a member, you will perform on campus, as well as at some of the best venues for music in the city. Our students have performed at Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, the August Wilson Center, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, and many more.
Regardless of degree path, each student benefits from one-on-one instruction with our world-class faculty.
Students partake in a 2-credit course, Fundamentals of Music (MUSC 109) as well as Group Piano for 1 credit. As a music minor, Fundamentals of Music must be completed before taking on any courses in the elective pathways below.
In addition, a total of 8 elective credits in music are required. These can be used to focus the minor in various pathways including, but not limited to:
- Jazz Studies
Explore the language of jazz through composition, arranging, harmony, and history courses. - Music Technology
Get hands-on access to state-of-the-art recording studios and media labs while engaging in a variety of audio/video production projects. - Performance
Continue participation in ensembles, dive deeper into performance techniques, and expand performance repertoire. - Music Theory
Choose from a variety of music theory, history, and composition/arranging courses to sharpen and hone musicianship.
Within speech therapy, I use the knowledge and skills I developed as a music
minor with children and adult populations, from Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) to
research connecting music, movement, and speech development. Music is a connection
point for so many people, and I am so grateful for a strong musical background to
bring into therapy to support communication for all I serve!
You can register for certain classes a la carte (such as MUSR 101-Audio Industry Techniques)
without having to complete an audition or commit to a minor in music. You are also
welcome to participate in ensembles in the same fashion (seating auditions required). If you are interested in non-credit music lessons, private instruction is available
through City Music Center of Duquesne University, the community outreach division of the Mary Pappert School of Music.
Those interested in switching to a major in music should schedule a time
to meet with the music admissions and advisement team to review options.
Alumni Perspective
Customize Musical Outcomes
Program Director
Interested in music, but not sure about a minor?
Want to change majors?
