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06/12/2026
Very moved by the obituary of our beloved Joe Negri published in the New York Times. His musical legacy and the generosity of spirit he showed to students, colleagues, and everyone he came in contact with will never be forgotten.
Link to the article below (NYT subscription required).
06/01/2026
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Music mourns the passing of Joe Negri, who shared his wisdom and passion with generations of Pitt students for close to 50 years. His influence on our department and in our city's art life is immeasurable.
Many will know Joe as the gentle Handyman Negri from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. At Pitt, we knew him as a dedicated teacher and colleague whose warmth, humility, and generosity enriched our department for decades.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joe's family, friends, former students, and all those whose lives were touched by his remarkable gifts. His music and spirit will continue to resonate for generations to come.
Thank you Joe, rest in peace dear friend.
We’re in the final days of The Sounds of Possible campaign! Every gift helps create more opportunities for students through Department of Music ensembles 🎶
We’ve already made INCREDIBLE progress, and we have the chance to go even further: if we reach $10,000 by May 31st, an anonymous donor will unlock an additional $5,000 gift for our ensembles.
Will you help us on the final push? Visit pi.tt/ourensembles to donate!
Every ensemble experience shapes our students into stronger artists. Because of your incredible support, we’ve officially reached our goal for The Sounds of Possible campaign — but there’s still an exciting opportunity ahead! 👀✨
If we raise $10,000 by May 31, a generous anonymous donor will contribute an additional $5,000 to support Department of Music ensembles at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music.
Hear directly from our Sounds of Possible ambassadors about how these ensembles are transforming their musical journeys — and help us unlock this challenge gift!
Support the campaign at pi.tt/ourensembles.
Resa Lascek is a third-year Communication Sciences and Disorders major and a member of the Pitt Treble Choral Ensemble. Coming from a musical family, she knew she wanted to join an ensemble when she arrived at college, and she emphasizes that ensembles are especially important for students from elsewhere who are looking to establish themselves on campus.
Support our ensembles today by visiting the link pi.tt/ourensembles! Every contribution, no matter the size, has a direct impact on our students and the experiences we can offer them.
This is Zoë Curtis – one of our Sounds of Possible ambassadors, hailing from Buffalo, NY! Zoe is a Biochemistry and Music major who participates in the Pitt Jazz Ensemble, the University of Pittsburgh Symphonic Band, and the University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Get to know about her experience as an ensemble member in three of the largest groups that perform at Pitt and how it impacted her first-year experience.
We’re at 94% of our Sounds of Possible goal!!! We could not have done it without all the amazing friends inside and outside of the University, as well as the support of students and faculty. You can still help us get there by navigating to pi.tt/ourenssembles. Thank you, dearly, for your support!
Don't miss Pitt's Bluegrass Ensemble! Sunday, April 19, 7pm at Bellefield Hall Auditorium. It's a free show, so bring all your friends!
Introducing Joshua Jeans! He's a 2nd-year (transferred) Pitt student in Music, with a focus on Global and Popular Music. Joshua started as a violinist, going through many instruments and ensemble groupings during his upbringing, and today he's been in the Heinz Chapel Choir, the Pitt Bluegrass Ensemble, and the Pitt Gamelan Ensemble.
Support our ensembles today by visiting the link pi.tt/ourensembles! Every contribution, no matter the size, has a direct impact on our students and the experiences we can offer them.
Meet Bryce Rabideau, director of the Bluegrass Ensemble! We loved hearing his thoughts on how Department of Music Ensembles bring about experiences for students that teaches them about the history of the music they're performing and how these ensembles are a cornerstone of our students' college experience.
Support our ensembles today by visiting pi.tt/ourensembles – Every contribution, no matter the size, has a direct impact on our students and the experiences we can offer them.
You can catch the Bluegrass Ensemble on Sunday, April 19th at 7:00 PM at Bellefield Hall Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public!
| Monday | 8:30am - 9:45pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 9:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 9:45pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 9:45pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |