Find your program overview, plans of study, and course descriptions below.
The programs of study for Organ majors are designed to develop skilled performers with a knowledge of organ design, history, literature, and performance practices.
NOTE: Curriculum is subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the MSM Academic Catalog is the authoritative source of requirements. View the Academic Catalog here.
Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Organ Major
Total Curriculum Credits: 62
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Organ Performance Class (OR2001-2002)1 cr
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Organ Improvisation (OR2311-2312)1 cr
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Organ Literature (OR2211-2212)2 cr
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Choral Conducting (CD2911-2912)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Fall:
16 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Organ Performance Class (OR2001-2002)1 cr
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Organ Improvisation (OR2311-2312)1 cr
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Organ Literature (OR2211-2212)2 cr
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Choral Conducting (CD2911-2912)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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First Year Recital0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Spring:
16 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Organ Performance Class (OR2001-2002)1 cr
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Service Playing (OR2410-2411)1 cr
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Choral Repertoire (OR2931-2932)2 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Fall:
14 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Organ Performance Class (OR2001-2002)1 cr
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Service Playing (OR2410-2411)1 cr
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Choral Repertoire (OR2931-2932)2 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Spring:
14 cr