Join the Duquesne University Flute Choir for a blustery winter themed program featuring a mix of original works flute flute choir, arrangements of traditional Christmas carols, and a world premiere. Duquesne University Flute Choir Daniel Parasky, director Repertoire Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky Winter Passage - Kahkonen Coventry Carol - arr. Ann Cameron […]

The Community Drum Circle, hosted by the music therapy department and led in the fall by drum circle facilitator and music therapist Bob Miller, is a free event open to all community members. The drum circle is a space for you to relax, de-stress, and build connections through group drumming. Percussion instruments are provided, but […]

Singer-Songwriter Rachel Whitcomb presents a concert of original music, featuring songs tinged with country, blues, bluegrass, Americana, and adult contemporary styles. Rachel will be joined onstage by well-known Nashville fiddle player Ryan Joseph, steel guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Read Connolly, songwriter and guitarist Dylan Bradley, versatile guitarist and musical director Jacob Zang, and electric bassist and […]

Jonathan Randazzo (Principal), Amanda Stewart (Associate Principal), Jonathan Reycraft (Utility Trombone), and Christopher Bassett (Bass Trombone)

Organized by Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music.

We are thrilled to invite you to Crosscurrents, a recital showcasing original works by emerging composers from the Mary Pappert School of Music. Join us as we explore an eclectic […]

Philippine-born pianist, composer, and educator Charisse Baldoria draws upon Western pianism, her Southeast Asian and Hispanic heritage, and various art forms and fields in her work. Admission: Free, $10 suggested donation Please Note: The only on-campus parking available for this event is located in the Chatham Parking Garage on Fifth Avenue. Please consider parking in […]

David Allen Wehr, Artistic Director Pre-concert Discussion with Gretchen Van Hoesen at 2:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Principal Harp Gretchen Van Hoesen is featured in the all-Debussy first half of this program in the Trio Sonata and Children’s Corner, written for the composer’s daughter. Audience favorite Clancy Newman adds Sonatas for Cello and Piano by Debussy […]

Dr. Nicole D. Jenkins, soprano Dr. Benjamin Binder, piano When Dr. Boykin was nearly finished with her song cycle, she wanted a title that spoke to the human experience. She chose "Moments in Sonder," because in her view, although we each are the main character in our own story, we should consider how our story […]

David Allen Wehr, Artistic Director Pre-concert Discussion with Dr. Nicole Vilkner at 2:30 p.m. Cynthia Raim and David Allen Wehr celebrate the 30th anniversary of their duo-piano partnership in this […]

Jeff Bush, Artistic Director Introducing Dr. Alton Merrell, piano Pre-concert Performance by DU Student Chamber Jazz Ensemble at 7:00 p.m. The final concert of The 2025–2026 Uptown Jazz Series will be an extra special event. Jazz aficionados certainly know the groundbreaking piano artistry of Pittsburgh native Erroll Garner. However, his compositional prowess is often neglected. […]

The Community Drum Circle, hosted by the music therapy department and led in the fall by drum circle facilitator and music therapist Bob Miller, is a free event open to all community members. The drum circle is a space for you to relax, de-stress, and build connections through group drumming. Percussion instruments are provided, but […]