In-person auditions for our Ensembles, which include our Violin and Cello Choirs and Orchestras take place August 29 and 30. SignUp Genius links will be sent out only to the students planning to… read more about Ensemble Auditions »
Meet all of our instructors while learning about all of our lesson, class, and ensemble offerings in our yearly Orientation. Parents and students can ask questions directly, and learn more about… read more about Orientation »
The Duke Department of Music invites you to join us for the inaugural Biddle Community Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026!This free, family-friendly celebration opens the doors of the Mary Duke… read more about Biddle Community Day »
The DUSS Concerto Competition is open to all students in Concert String Orchestra and the Youth Symphony. The competition performances are open to the public. Parents, teachers, students,… read more about Concerto Competition »
Violin and Cello Choir Ensembles and soloists will perform the pieces they have been working on in their group classes. read more about Violin and Cello Choir Concert »
Performance given by the Intermediate String Orchestra, Concert String Orchestra, and Youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Conductors: Matt Stutzman, Rob Rempher, and Harry Davidson.Many thanks to the… read more about Fall Orchestra Concert »
An afternoon of Solo Recitals given by violin, viola, cello and bass students studying with DUSS faculty. read more about Solo Recitals »
A performance highlighting the Duke University String School and DUSS-Ciompi Quartet Collaborative chamber music groups. read more about Chamber Music Concert »
Newly formed DUSS New Music Ensemble performs works written in the last 50 years, including newly composed piece by Composer-in-Residence Tyler Jordan. read more about New Music Ensemble Concert »
Pedagogue Mimi Zweig is Professor of Music in violin at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and Director of the Indiana University String Academy.She will be working with DUSS students in… read more about Pedagogue Mimi Zweig Residency »
An afternoon of Solo Recitals given by violin, viola, cello and bass students studying with DUSS faculty. read more about Solo Recitals »