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Bachelor of Music
Organ Performance
Training organists for inspiring worship and performance
Is This Program for Me?
This program is designed for students who want to study the organ as a performance and professional instrument. Students receive individualized instruction while developing technical skills, musical understanding and experience in worship and performance settings. They also prepare for careers in church music, graduate study and professional performance.
This program may be a good fit if you:
- Want focused training in organ performance
- Are interested in church music or worship leadership
- Enjoy studying and performing organ literature
- Value one-on-one instruction from experienced faculty
- Want access to high-quality performance instruments
- Plan to pursue graduate study in music
What Will I Learn?
Students develop technical skills, musical understanding and performance experience through lessons, coursework and public performances. Students gain experience as performers, musicians and future church leaders.
Students Will
- Perform organ literature from a variety of musical periods
- Strengthen technical and artistic skills
- Interpret music from historical and contemporary traditions
- Apply music theory and analysis to performance
- Understand organ design and registration
- Prepare for recitals, services and competitions
- Lead music in worship settings
- Develop professional performance habits
What Makes Us Different?
Personalized Instruction
Faculty members work closely with students through individual lessons and mentoring. Students receive guidance that supports artistic, academic and professional growth.
Performance-Focused Training
Students perform in recitals, studio classes and master classes throughout the program. These experiences prepare students for professional and academic opportunities.
Exceptional Instruments & Facilities
Students study and perform on high-quality pipe organs and other performance instruments. Access to these resources helps students build confidence and develop advanced performance skills.
Worship and Service Experience
The program includes practical experience in church music and worship leadership. Students learn how to apply their musical skills in ministry settings.
Career Preparation
The Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance equips students with the technical mastery, musical insight and professional experience needed for performance‑focused careers.
Prepare to Succeed
- Serve as church musicians and worship leaders
- Perform as soloists and collaborative musicians
- Teach organ and keyboard students
- Prepare for graduate study
- Lead music programs with confidence
- Communicate musical ideas clearly
Career Opportunities
- Church organist
- Music minister
- Worship leader
- Collaborative musician
- Organ instructor
- Graduate student in organ performance
- Graduate student in church music or sacred music
Performance & Professional Experiences
Many students work with local churches and participate in ministry-related experiences while completing their degree. These opportunities help students build practical skills and professional experience before graduation.
Students gain experience through:
- Recitals
- Master classes
- Guest artist residencies
- Church music leadership opportunities
- Campus performances
- Community performances
Application Information
Freshman applications for next fall are open.Freshman Early Action applications close November 1st.The freshman first scholarship deadline is December 1st.Transfer applications for the spring semester close Dec. 15.Freshman FAFSA priority and scholarship deadlines are Feb. 15.Decision day is coming! Freshman applications for fall enrollment close May 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment close July 1st.Freshman applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open August 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open September 1st.
