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Performance and Lecture Series

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Music is proud to offer one of the region’s most diverse ranges of concert series. Whether you love flawless choral singing, musical traditions from around the world, outstanding contemporary composers, living legends of jazz, or adventurous orchestral programs, you can hear it at Pitt.

The Department of Music encourages its students to participate in performance in classes, private lessons, ensembles, and concerts. Students from all over the University participate in musical activities and performances, and are often joined in the ensembles by faculty and members of the community at large.

Our ensembles perform a wide variety of music, including Western art music, jazz, folk music, popular music, and music of non-Western cultures. Several ensembles make recordings and take part in tours to foreign countries.

Our guest performance and lecture series give students and the community the opportunity to engage with scholars and performers who are leaders in their respective genres and areas of research as they share their ideas and motivations through concerts, workshops, lectures, and informal chats. 

 

Ensembles

Students from all over the University participate in musical activities and performances, and are often joined in the ensembles by faculty and members of the community at large.

Jazz Seminar and Concert

The Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert was the first academic jazz seminar in the country to feature international artists connecting with aspiring students in a lecture format, then performing together as an ensemble. This four-day event is a true celebration devoted to the teaching, performing, and documenting of one of America’s most original art forms — jazz.

Music On the Edge

Music on the Edge (MOTE) presents about six concerts each year featuring visiting artists as well as the Music on the Edge Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Roger Zahab. The series is devoted to the performance of contemporary music by professional musicians.

Visiting Scholar Series

Each semester the Department of Music presents visiting scholars who are leaders in their fields. All Visiting Scholar Lectures are free to the public.

Performance Faculty

Our performance faculty are established professionals in Pittsburgh's vibrant music scene. They share a rich combination of musical excellence and practical experience, providing students with a solid understanding of what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of music.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are given by our performance faculty, as well as by some members of the academic faculty.