Universities with organ programs

View more resources on the Organ site. We are committed to creating an environment in which each student is encouraged to explore new territory while also pursuing special areas of interest with faculty who bring world-renowned expertise in the fields of performance, scholarship, teaching, and sacred music. Our broad curriculum includes a thorough grounding in performance studies—including an emphasis on improvisation—as well as courses in organ literature, design, construction, and pedagogy, and applied, historical, and philosophical courses in sacred music.

Most students take advantage of one or more affiliated areas of applied study, such as carillon, harpsichord, piano, choral conducting, and voice, and all benefit from practice, study, and performance on exceptional mechanical-action pipe organs. Our internationally recognized faculty have a passionate commitment to teaching and bring a wealth of experience, talent, and wisdom to the department.

In addition to their work at the Jacobs School, they are active on the national and international stages as recitalists, teachers, lecturers, and recording artists. Moreover, our superb C.

Fisk organs, Opuses 91 and , draw the best international artists to campus for recitals, master classes, and lectures. Our Sacred Music Intensive Course provides continuing education enrichment to church musicians, ages 18 and older, who seek a supportive and stimulating environment in which to sharpen skills and engage new concepts and repertoire.

The week combines group choral rehearsals with more specialized classes and individualized study with artist-faculty. Doctoral students must also pass proficiency exams in aural skills and piano. These exams are scheduled at the beginning of each academic year.

DMA students in the field of Organ Performance do not have to demonstrate piano proficiency. Academic Coursework is comprised of a minimum of 4 courses 12 credit hours from Music History course offerings and a minimum of 2 courses 6 credit hours from Music Theory course offerings.

A live audition is required for Instrumental Performance and Vocal Performance applicants. Composition applicants must submit a portfolio of representative works and interview with faculty. All doctoral applicants must complete exams in Music History and Music Theory and provide a recent research or analytic paper.

Further information on curricular requirements for all majors and degree programs is available from the Shepherd School of Music. A minimum grade of B- 2. Graduate degree requirement: a minimum overall grade point average of 2. Music majors must obtain permission in writing from the dean of the Shepherd School before requesting a leave of absence from the university. Students should explain the reasons for their withdrawal to the dean before leaving campus. Some departments and programs have additional restrictions on transfer credit.

Students pursuing the DMA degree should be aware of the following program-specific transfer credit guidelines:. A visiting lecturer series, a professional concert series, and numerous distinguished visiting musicians contribute to the Shepherd School environment. UH Home Kathrine G. Our internationally recognized faculty provide one-on-one support. Scholarships Donate to Organ Scholarship Fund Applicants are all strongly encouraged to contact Daryl Robinson , Director of Organ Studies, to discuss scholarship, fellowship, and internship possibilities.

Many UH graduate students in organ serve as teaching assistants in history and theory in the Moores School of Music. Each year, one teaching assistantship in organ is available to a graduate organ major. Philip Presbyterian Church afford students valuable paid professional experience. Additionally, Houston has a wealth of active sacred music programs; information about available opportunities may be found by visiting the Houston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Events for Spring Guest Artists. Titular Organist, St. Philip Presbyterian Church. Professor of Composition and Theory Composer of sacred choral and organ works.