Master of Music in Organ Performance
With a Master of Music degree in Organ, you will be trained for a career in a church music ministry, in private studio teaching, or in teaching at the college level. You will receive training that is thorough in technique and repertoire and at the same time practical and useful in service playing. Music instruction is offered without additional cost above the regular tuition.
Curriculum Highlights
- Research & Writing in Music
- Organ Literature
- Theory Review
- Advanced Keyboard Skills
- Stylistic Analysis
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Master of Music in Organ Performance Personal Opportunity Profile
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Key Courses
Performance Major A large portion of your degree will be spent in private study in organ. This will give you the opportunity to master your performance area through intensive one-on-one lessons with a professional teacher.
The Christian Musician This elective course will guide you in your development of a distinctly Christian philosophy of music based on and in agreement with Scripture. You will examine twentieth-century trends, styles, and movements in secular and church music in the light of Scripture.
Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque Era, Classic Era, Romantic Era, and Music Since 1900 In these elective classes, you will look at the historical development and stylistic analysis of the literature of the period, including recorded illustrations, scores, and classroom performances.
Organ Literature In this class you will survey selected works for organ. Special emphasis is placed on analysis, style, and development of technique.
Research and Writing in Music Here you will receive instruction in research and writing techniques in music. A special emphasis is put on musical analysis, description and investigation of appropriate sources.
Career Opportunities
Our alumni are serving in church music ministries throughout the country. In addition, our graduates are teaching in Christian schools and public schools in every part of the U.S. and are on the faculties of most of the major fundamental Bible colleges and universities. A number of our graduates also have successful careers as private studio teachers.