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Duquesne University has many talented student and alumni 音乐ians who can be hired for events such as weddings, worship services, receptions, dinners, business events, and concerts. The Mary Pappert School of 音乐 has vetted these 音乐ians and expects that they will uphold the highest professional and performance standards; however, we do not assume responsibility for student misconduct, including cancellations or 旷课.

If you are interested in hiring a choir for your event, please contact Dr.%20Caron%20Daley, Director of Choral 活动.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review these frequently asked questions before filling out the 音乐ian Request Form.

We ask that you submit your request at least 一个月 in advance of the date of the event. Every attempt is made to honor all requests; however, it may be difficult to confirm 音乐ians with fewer than four weeks' notice. Submitting the form does not guarantee that a student 音乐ian will be available for your event.

Duquesne 音乐ians set their own pay rates and negotiate with the client on all aspects 关于演出. There are many factors that can affect the price:

  • Number of 音乐ians
    • For example, a string quartet will cost more than a solo 音乐ian.
  • Distance from Duquesne's campus
    • Many of our 音乐ians live in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus, and there is cost associated with traveling. The farther your event is from campus, the more travel costs may factor into the rates you are quoted.
  • 音乐 selection
    • If the 音乐ians need to purchase new sheet 音乐 or create a special arrangement of a song, that can affect the rate you are charged.
    • If the 音乐 you request is very complex or difficult, 音乐ians will need to spend more time rehearsing, which can affect the rate you are quoted.
  • 设备
    • If 音乐ians need to bring a lot of instruments or equipment for your event, they may charge more due to extra set-up and tear-down time.

The Mary Pappert School of 音乐 does not act as an agent for the student 音乐ians and does not issue contracts, nor is it responsible for contractual negotiations made between the client and 音乐ians.

Students at the Mary Pappert School of 音乐 are well-versed in almost any style of 音乐. If you are not certain what kinds of songs or repertoire would suit your event, we will be happy to help you pick the perfect selections.

Ready to Hire a 音乐ian?

Here's how it works:

  1. Fill out the 音乐ian Request Form.
  2. Your request will be reviewed by the Student & 校友 Services Coordinator, who will notify qualified Duquesne 音乐ians.
  3. The Student and 校友 Services Coordinator will give your preferred contact information to available Duquesne 音乐ians.
  4. Duquesne 音乐ians will contact you to discuss and negotiate terms of agreement for 的演出. 
音乐ian Request Form