Opportunities for Non-Music Majors
Performance Opportunities
Mary Pappert School of Music Ensembles
Duquesne students, regardless of major, are all welcome to audition for placement in our ensembles. Available ensembles include, but are not limited to:
- Orchestral Ensembles
- Wind Ensembles
- Jazz Ensembles
- Choral Ensembles
- Guitar Ensembles
- Electronic Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Brass Ensembles
Learn more about our ensembles
University Singers
Duquesne's newest choral ensemble, the University Singers, is an all-campus mixed choir open to students in all majors, DU alumni, DU faculty and staff, and area community members with prior choral experience, or a love of singing.
Duquesne University Pep Band
The Duquesne Pep Band regularly performs at football games and men's and women's basketball games throughout the year. Students interested in the Pep Band should click the button below and fill out the interest form. If you have any questions, you can email them to duqpepband@duq.edu.
City Music Center of Duquesne University
Interested in taking non-credit music lessons? City Music Center of Duquesne University has lesson packages for university students, employees, alumni, and community members. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Choose from 45 or 60 minute lesson packages and customize your schedule to fit your needs.
Spiritan Campus Ministry
Through Spiritan Campus Ministry, students, faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to participate in the special ministries of our liturgies.
Music Minor
At Duquesne, students with previous musical experience are encouraged to consider earning a minor in music. Music minors experience the joy of singing or playing an instrument in a high-quality ensemble while gaining a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the art form.
For more information, please visit our Music Minor page.