Master of Music in Performance – Organ
This program is designed for accomplished organists who intend to pursue careers as performers, teachers, or church musicians. Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue doctoral work in organ. Elective hours may be used to take courses in other areas, for example choral conducting and literature, musicology , or music theory.
Entrance Requirements
- An audition is required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible a recording may be uploaded to the online College of Music application. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate the ability to perform major works from standard organ repertoire in at least three differing styles and to demonstrate appropriate skills in keyboard harmony and service playing. A complete list of organ repertoire should be uploaded at the time of application.
- Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited institution with organ as the principal instrument and course work equivalent to that in bachelor’s degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee.
- Diagnostic examinations in music theory and musicology must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are determined, specific courses may be recommended or required.
Course Outline
| Description | Course Name | Hours |
| Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music Scholarship | MUSC 510 | 3 |
| Music Academic Electives chosen from: | MUCO, MUTH, or MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593) | 6 |
| Organ | MUPF 590 | 8 |
| Organ Literature Seminar | MUKB 560 | 3 |
| Ensemble | MUEN 500-level | 2 |
| *Music Elective | 9 | |
| Graduate Recital | MUSC 501 | 2 |
| Total | 33 |
*A maximum of 2 Ensemble hours may be counted as Music Electives.
Students are required to enroll in lessons concurrently with Mus Gen 501 Graduate Recital.
Final Requirements
- Graduate Recital.
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations.
Remember, consult the University Graduate School’s website for deadline dates and other important information.