City Music Center of Duquesne University
City Music Center, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
About
The City Music Center of Duquesne University offers private lessons, group classes, workshops, ensemble opportunities, and recital opportunities. It also offers in-person instruction with online options as needed.
Programs
- Private lessons — all ages; K-12, university and adult learners · weekly; primarily on Saturdays during Fall and Spring · Music instruction with in-person format and online options as needed.
- Group classes — all ages; K-12, university and adult learners · weekly; primarily on Saturdays during Fall and Spring · Music-making experiences offered by the center.
- Workshops — all ages; K-12, university and adult learners · varies by program · Includes workshops and guest artist masterclasses.
- Ensemble opportunities — all ages; K-12, university and adult learners · varies by program · Ensemble and recital opportunities are offered.
- Recital opportunities — all ages; K-12, university and adult learners · varies by program · Recital opportunities are offered.
- Overnight summer camps — high school musicians · summer · Offered as part of the Summer Music Series.
- Summer camps — high school musicians · summer · Offered every summer as part of the Summer Music Series.
- Workshops and intensives — high school musicians; school music directors and ensemble leaders · summer · Summer Music Series programs focus on specialized activities and professional development opportunities.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Current session: Fall 2026 (Aug 15–Dec 12, 2026); Spring 2027 (Jan 9–May 15, 2027)
- General schedule: Year-round; Fall, Spring, and Summer. Fall and Spring operate primarily on Saturdays. Summer includes camps, workshops, and intensives.
About the provider
Founded in 1989, the center says it strives to educate all who are interested, regardless of musical ability or financial situation. It describes itself as the Pittsburgh area's premier provider of musical instruction and says its award-winning faculty and community connections make it a top destination for musicians.
- Spring semester registration deadline — must register by Friday
All 14 lessons in the full-semester package must occur on Saturdays within the scheduled dates for each semester (Fall and Spring). The full-semester option includes weekly music theory tutoring sessions, additional scholarship support for faculty surcharges, and the opportunity to earn performance honors and financial awards through the CMC jury process.
What families say
“My time at CMC taught me just how powerful community is in music. Being immersed in a group of people who were just as passionate as me was one of the main reasons I chose to pursue my musical studies at Duquesne University.” — Michelle Kenyon B.S. Music Education, 2022; M.M. Performance, 2024
Last updated October 24, 2026.
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