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.
Questions About Studying Brass?
Contact the Brass Area Coordinator
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 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
Sebastian Vera
Euphonium/Tuba Faculty
Dr. James Gourlay
Upcoming Brass Events
Guest Artist Performance - C Street Brass
C Street Brass began in 2008 as a small project between five friends who are...
Master Class - Brittany Lasch, trombone
A winner of the S&R Foundation Washington Award, Trombonist Brittany Lasch has appeared...
Master Class - Nicholas Schwartz, trombone
Nicholas Schwartz, Principal Bass Trombone of the New York City Ballet, has a diverse...
Master Class - Doug Rosenthal, trombone
Douglas Rosenthal was appointed Associate Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony...
Trumpet Day
Join Duquesne’s trumpet faculty Micah Wilkinson (Principal Trumpet, Pittsburgh...