The Department of Music is part of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences of the University of Pittsburgh. The department serves the University's undergraduate student body, music majors and music minors, and...
Performance and Lecture Series
IonSound Project Series
IonSound Project is the first professional musical ensemble with in-residency status at the University of Pittsburgh. The group gives concerts of new works at the Bellefield Hall Auditorium and at venues around the city. Read more >
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. Read more >
Lectures from Pitt's Department of Music, Spring 2012
Each semester the Department of Music presents a series of lectures featuring scholars, composers, and performers who are leaders in their fields. All lectures take place in the Music Building and are free to the public. Read more >
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. Read more >
