From Malaysia to Mary Pappert, student shines

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief There are roughly 9,000 miles between the United States and Malaysia. To travel that distance would take 23 hours by flight, 4 to 6 weeks by boat and 14 months on foot. The two countries are incredibly far away, especially if it means that’s the distance from home. That separation is worth it for junior music performance major Beatrice Khor, who … Continue reading From Malaysia to Mary Pappert, student shines

Music school provides music to the ear during COVID

Emma Polen | staff writer 4/15/21 COVID-19 changed a lot about how musicians are able to perform. Duquesne’s Mary Pappert School of Music, with the help of its supportive staff and driven student body, has continued to share music with the world in creative ways. Music is both a very personal and very public experience, and musicians are innovating new techniques for reaching people on … Continue reading Music school provides music to the ear during COVID

Music programs embrace cultural diversity on campus

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 4/8/21 Music is the art of telling a story. In order to listen with an open mind, Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music has made an increased effort in culturally-responsive pedagogy — including a more diverse ensemble repertoire, carefully-crafted lesson planning and encouraging open conversation about the experiences of music’s students of color. Dr. Caron Daley is Mary Pappert’s … Continue reading Music programs embrace cultural diversity on campus

Music school student Julianna Grabowski gives graduate recital

Capri Scarcelli | Staff Writer 11/14/19 In her second year of graduate school, Julianna Grabowski, a vocal performance major, has accomplished a much-anticipated project: her graduate recital. On Friday, Nov. 8, Grabowski performed four solo pieces in Mary Pappert School of Music’s PNC Recital Hall. The show, according to Grabowski, was open to the public, where her friends, family and fellow peers all gathered to … Continue reading Music school student Julianna Grabowski gives graduate recital