Study with a wide array of world-renowned experts. In addition to studying with master performers and teachers, you will also have the opportunity to perform in award-winning large ensembles such as the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Band.
Chamber music also plays a very important role in our students’ education. Students frequently perform in brass quintets, brass choir, and other wind chamber groups.
Graduates of the Mary Pappert School of Music can be seen performing in the nation’s top professional performing ensembles such the GRAMMY Award-winning Pittsburgh Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Metropolitan Opera, and various military bands in Washington, DC
Graduate Students
We are proud to offer highly competitive Graduate Performance Awards and Assistantships that can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Join Duquesne’s trumpet faculty Micah Wilkinson (Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra) and Chris Wilson (Brass Area Coordinator and Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh
Opera) for an action-packed day of interactive master classes, group warmups, ensemble
rehearsals, and a live inclusive recital performance to close out the day. Featuring
special guest international soloist Ashley Hall-Tighe. Contact the Brass Area CoordinatorTrumpet Day 2024
Questions About Studying Brass?
Adjunct Professor of Jazz Trumpet Adjunct Professor of Trumpet Adjunct Professor of Trumpet; Brass Area Coordinator Adjunct Professor of Horn Adjunct Professor of Trombone; Assistant Program Director of Jazz Studies Adjunct Professor of Trombone Adjunct Professor of Trombone Adjunct Professor of Trombone Director of Bands; Adjunct Professor of Euphonium; Adjunct Professor of TubaTrumpet Faculty
J.D. Chaisson
Micah Wilkinson
Christopher Wilson
Horn Faculty
Mark Houghton
Trombone Faculty
Jeff Bush
James Nova
Douglas Rosenthal
Sebastian Vera
Euphonium/Tuba Faculty
James Gourlay
Upcoming Brass Events
Trumpet Day
Join Duquesne’s trumpet faculty Micah Wilkinson (Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh...
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Mike Tomaro and Kelley Krepin DeFade, directorsFeaturing Tamir Hendelman, pianoAdmission$10...
Student Recital: Caio Da Silva, euphonium
From the studio of Dr. James Gourlay.
Student Recital: Nicholas Todorov, tuba
From the studio of Dr. James Gourlay.
Wind Ensembles
Dr. James Gourlay, Director of BandsFeaturingDavid Allen Wehr, pianoAdmission$10 Suggested...