Music Admissions

At the Mary Pappert School of Music, you can be a creator, artist, healer, teacher, and much more!
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How to Apply

Admission to the Mary Pappert School of Music requires a university application and successful completion of the online audition process.

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100% of accepted music students receive financial assistance!

We are proud to offer our students exceptional award packages like the undergraduate Lead with Music Scholarship that can cover up to 50% of tuition, as well as highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships.

Learn More About Our Unique Programs of Study

Undergraduate

Graduate

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FREE Trial Lesson
Prospective undergraduate and graduate students that submit an application qualify for a free 60-minute lesson with our award-winning faculty.

Observe Classes and Rehearsals
All prospective students are invited to observe classes and ensemble rehearsals remotely when possible. Email the Office of Music Admissions or call (412) 396-5064 to check availability.

Take a Virtual Tour of Campus
Duquesne's campus is situated in the heart of Pittsburgh and offers breathtaking views of the city and its three rivers, and is only a short walk from downtown.

Watch Performances
Take a moment to experience the joy of making music at the Mary Pappert School of Music and see for yourself why so many choose to be a part of our musician community.

Music Admissions Events

Alumni Highlights

Arianna Powell (B.S., Music Education, 2012) is a composer and educator who has performed with Nick Jonas, the Black Eyed Peas, and her own band, Velvet Heat.

Brett Williams (B.M. Performance, 2014), in addition to touring the world with bassist Marcus Miller, has also made appearances on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and has opened for Mumford & Sons.

Lucas Bowman (B.M. Performance, 2016) became the keyboard player for the Rock n' Soul group The Commonheart while finishing his senior year at Duquesne and has since toured nationally sharing the stage with Gary Clark Jr., Willie Nelson, Van Morrison, Jack White, and many others.

Ryan Joseph (B.S. Music Education 2006) can be heard singing and playing on hundreds of recordings. He appeared on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee when he was 11 years old singing and playing fiddle, sax, guitar, bass, and piano.

Dr. Donald J. McKinney (B.S. Music Education, 1999) a GRAMMY-nominated ensemble director, was recently featured on the cover of The Instrumentalist.

Applied Areas

Regardless of degree path, each student benefits from one-on-one instruction with our world-class faculty.

Brass

Classical Guitar

Jazz Guitar & Electric Bass

Keyboards & Sacred Music

Percussion

Strings

Voice

Woodwinds

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