Entrance Requirements

Students of all ages are welcome, but an intermediate level of proficiency is required. All participants should have a minimum of three or four years of study on your instrument and be able to read music.

Violinists and violists should be roughly at a minimum level of Suzuki Book 4. They should be able to play comfortably in first and third positions.

Cellists should be able to play comfortably in first and fourth positions.

If you are not sure about your skill level, you can contact Steve Benham.

Fees and Payment for 2010

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  • Tuition
    • EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL!! $425 postmarked on or before May 18, 2010
    • $475 after May 18, 2010
  • Tuition with three graduate credits ‒ $1,020.00 (for adults only)

Meals

For commuters, the dining rooms at the Student Union Building will be open for lunch and dinner. Starbucks, and Subway in the same building will also be open.

Dormitory Accommodations

  • Supervised dormitory accommodations with meals included will be available at the Duquesne University dormitories.
  • The minimum age for dormitory residents is 13.
Double Room (no meals) $16.50 per day (

Board Plan (19 Meals-No Flex)

$18.75 per day

Double Room with Board (19 Meals-No Flex)

$35.25 per day

Single Room

$22.00 per day

Single Room with Board (19 Meals-No Flex)

$40.75 per day
 

Adults may also elect to stay at the Marriott Hotel, within comfortable walking distance of the School of Music. Call 412-471-4000   Be sure to ask for the special Duquesne University rate. Discounted rates are also available at other nearby hotels.

Parking

  • For local commuters or participants who will be driving to the workshop, on-campus parking is available. The webpage is: http://www.parking.duq.edu/contact.htm and their phone number is 412-396-5267

Map and driving directions
 School of Music website