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Minor Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo University App

Training

The 15-credit Music minor includes seven prescribed credits and eight music electives

Prescribed work includes Fundamentals of Music, group piano, ensemble participation, and applied lessons with Mary Pappert School of Music faculty

Electives can form pathways in jazz composition, arranging, harmony and history; music technology; performance; or music theory, history, composition and arranging

Performance & Productions

Duquesne ensembles perform on campus and at Pittsburgh venues including Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall, and the August Wilson Center

Facilities

The Music Technology pathway uses recording studios and media labs for audio and video production projects

School Info

Snapshot

3.79

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

5.3K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,238

Before aid

Average Net Price

$37,730

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fees Rates · duq.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

The 15-credit Music minor includes seven prescribed credits and eight music electives

Prescribed work includes Fundamentals of Music, group piano, ensemble participation, and applied lessons with Mary Pappert School of Music faculty

Electives can form pathways in jazz composition, arranging, harmony and history; music technology; performance; or music theory, history, composition and arranging

Performance & Productions

Duquesne ensembles perform on campus and at Pittsburgh venues including Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall, and the August Wilson Center

Facilities

The Music Technology pathway uses recording studios and media labs for audio and video production projects

Program Highlights

Training

The 15-credit Music minor includes seven prescribed credits and eight music electives

Prescribed work includes Fundamentals of Music, group piano, ensemble participation, and applied lessons with Mary Pappert School of Music faculty

Electives can form pathways in jazz composition, arranging, harmony and history; music technology; performance; or music theory, history, composition and arranging

Performance & Productions

Duquesne ensembles perform on campus and at Pittsburgh venues including Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall, and the August Wilson Center

Facilities

The Music Technology pathway uses recording studios and media labs for audio and video production projects

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website

Minor Music · duq.edu

Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Music Demo (No Formal Audition Required)

Submit a Music Demo through the Duquesne applicant portal demonstrating current musical ability

Follow the school’s submission guidelines for public media links and an assembled portfolio document

Minor Music · duq.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Open to Duquesne students in any major

No formal audition required — submit a Music Demo demonstrating musical ability for entry to the minor

The program includes 15 credits: seven prescribed credits and eight music electives

What's The Process

Portfolio Review

Entry is determined through the recorded Audition Portfolio; the source does not require a separate live audition or interview

School Info

Snapshot

3.79

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

5.3K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,238

Before aid

Average Net Price

$37,730

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition And Fees Rates · duq.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 15-credit Music minor includes seven prescribed credits and eight music electives

Prescribed work includes Fundamentals of Music, group piano, ensemble participation, and applied lessons with Mary Pappert School of Music faculty

Electives can form pathways in jazz composition, arranging, harmony and history; music technology; performance; or music theory, history, composition and arranging

Performance & Productions

Duquesne ensembles perform on campus and at Pittsburgh venues including Heinz Hall, Carnegie Music Hall, and the August Wilson Center

Facilities

The Music Technology pathway uses recording studios and media labs for audio and video production projects

Updated 2d ago