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.
Watch the Music Admissions Online Overview:
Hear from our current students about their experiences as college musicians in a new age of COVID-19, how to present your best self through the Audition Portfolio, and what to expect during the live Online Audition.
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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
- Bachelor of Arts in Music — view accelerated pathways
- Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Bachelor of Music in Performance - Jazz Emphasis
- Bachelor of Music in Music Technology - Composition for Media
- Bachelor of Music in Music Technology - Sound Recording
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education
- Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
- Minor In Music
Graduate
- Artist Diploma in Performance
- Master of Music in Performance
- Master of Music in Performance - Jazz Emphasis
- Master of Music in Sacred Music
Take a Virtual Tour of Our School
Performance Venues
Music Technology Studios & Labs
Instructional Spaces & Resources
- Classrooms
- Teaching/Instrumental Studios
- Practice & Rehearsal Spaces
- Resource Centers
- Lobbies & Lounges
* If you would like to take a live online building tour with one of our current students, please email MusicAdmissions@duq.edu and ask about our Music Ambassador Program
Experience Being a Student
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FREE Online 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.