Master of Music in Performance: Organ, M.M. (32 sem. hrs.)

Audition Requirements

An audition is required for admission into the Master of music in Organ Performance degree program. Literature for this audition should include a major Bach Prelude and Fugue, a large Romantic work, and a work by a composer born after 1930.

Recital

Performance of a solo organ recital of approximately one hour in length is a requirement of the degree. Before this recital can be given a recital jury must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. After hearing the recital jury, the organ faculty will approve or disapprove the performance of the graduate recital. If performed outside of Provine Chapel, the venue must be approved by the organ faculty.

Core Courses (10 sem. hrs.)

MUS 6509 - Projects in Applied Theory and Analysis Credits,: 2 sem. hrs. or
MUS 6558 - Schenkerian Analysis Credits,: 2 sem. hrs.
MUS 6514 - Topics in Music History I Credits,: 2 sem. hrs.
MUS 6515 - Topics in Music History II Credits,: 2 sem. hrs.
MUS 6530 - Music Research and Writing Credits,: 2 sem. hrs.
MUS 6556 - Comparative Arts Credits,: 2 sem. hrs.

Literature (2 sem. hrs.)

MUS 5453 - Advanced Organ Literature Credits, 2 sem. hrs.

Performance and Pedagogy (8 sem. hrs.)

MUS 5419 - Advanced Service Playing Credits,: 2 sem. hrs.
MUS 6517 - Advanced Organ Pedagogy Credits,: 3 sem. hrs.
MUS 6547 - Advanced Choral Methods & Rehearsal Techniques Credits,: 3 sem. hrs.

Applied Music (12 sem. hrs.)

MUS 6500 - Graduate Recital Credits,: 3 sem. hrs.
MUS 6511 - Applied Organ Credits,: 9 sem. hrs.

Total: 32 sem. hrs.

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