Courses
The following courses are offered by the Organ Department. Please check with the department for a list of offerings each semester. The letter "P" identifies those courses that have prerequisites.
Organ Performance Lessons
MUS Q100 - Undergraduate Elective/Secondary Performance Study (2 cr.)
MUS Q400 - Undergraduate Major Performance Study (2-6 cr.)
MUS Q700 - Graduate Elective Performance Study
MUS Q800 - Graduate Minor Performance Study
MUS Q900 - Graduate Major Performance Study
Organ Performance Masterclasses
MUS I500 - Performance and Composition Masterclass (0 cr.)
MUS I500 - Sacred Music Practicum (0 cr.)
Organ Performance Recitals
All recitals are eligible for deferred (R) grading. Consult department chairperson for repertoire requirements.
MUS I407 - BME Senior Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I409 - BSOF Senior Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I411 - B.M. Junior Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I412 - B.M. Senior Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I611 - Performer Diploma Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I711 - Master's Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I911 - Artist Diploma Recital (0 cr.)
MUS I921 - Artist Diploma Chamber Music Recital (0 cr.)
MUS Q601 - Doctoral Organ Recital (1-1-1 cr.)
MUS Q608 - Doctoral Organ/Choir Practicum
Organ Department Courses
MUS C400 - Research in Sacred Music
MUS C401 - Sacred Music I
C: I500 Organ Masterclass. An introductory study and application of keyboard harmony, transposition, improvisation, hymn playing, and accompanying for the church service.
MUS C402 - Sacred Music II
P: C401 Sacred Music I; C: I500 Organ Masterclass. Continuation of topics introduced in C401 plus open score reading, sacred music composition, console conducting, the liturgical year, and related service music.
MUS C403 - Sacred Music III
P: C401-C402 Sacred Music I-II; C: I500 Organ Masterclass. Continuation of topics introduced in C402 plus an introduction to the history of worship and sacred music, including hymnody.
MUS C404 - Sacred Music IV
P: C401- C402-C403 Sacred Music I-II-III; C: I500 Organ Masterclass. Continuation of topics introduced in C403 plus contemporary worship styles, the sacred music vocation, and choral literature.
MUS C405 - Organ Construction and Design
A historical and interactive study of the action and pipes of the organ, from the earliest European example to the latest developments in the organ building industry. Includes a lab component where the student has hands-on experience with university organs, performing basic maintenance routines, such as tuning and repair.
MUS C500 - Independent Study in Sacred Music Practices
MUS C504 - Improvisational Skills
Basic keyboard skills with emphasis on harmony, chord progressions, and simple form(s). Prerequisite to C524 Organ Improvisation unless exempted by audition.
MUS C505 - Organ Construction and Design
A historical and interactive study of the action and pipes of the organ, from the earliest European example to the latest developments in the organ building industry. Includes a lab component where the student has hands-on experience with university organs, performing basic maintenance routines, such as tuning and repair.
MUS C510 - Service Playing
C: I500 Organ Masterclass. Hymn playing, sacred music composition, accompanying, and console conducting.
MUS C524 - Organ Improvisation
P: C504 Improvisational Skills or permission of instructor. Improvisation for the church organist, with emphasis on stylistic considerations, formal structures, and devices.
MUS C535 - Introduction to Liturgy and the Arts
A study of the relationship between liturgy, music, and other related arts both in history and current practice.
MUS C540 - The History of Christian Worship and Sacred Music
C: I500 Organ Masterclass. Liturgical ritual and worship practices, with special emphasis on music and hymnody, from pre-Christian roots to modern day.
MUS C541 - Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice I
C: I500 Organ Masterclass. An exploration of the practical demands and philosophical dimensions of a vocation in sacred music. Includes anthem repertoire, professional issues, and dynamics of leadership.
MUS C542 - Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice II
P: C541 Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice I; C: I500 Organ Masterclass. Continuation of C541.
MUS E489 - Organ Pedagogy
Pedagogical practices, procedure, and materials for organ teaching.
MUS E589 - Organ Pedagogy
An overview of historical organ method books, organ pedagogy, and supporting material. Course consists of some lecture as well as the individual student doing actual teaching (observed by the instructor) with follow-up conferences.
MUS M675 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Renaissance and Baroque
Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.
MUS M676 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Classic and Romantic
Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.
MUS M677 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Music since 1900
Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.
MUS M678 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Organ Works of J.S. Bach
Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.
