The organ program is a pre-professional course of study that prepares students to pursue advanced graduate degree programs in performance, to engage in professional performance activities, or to establish private teaching studios. The discipline and critical insights gained from pursuing a professional degree in music can also have implications for other career options.
Organ Major
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Organ Major (B.Mus.)
The Ohio University chapel has an outstanding tracker organ built by the Gene Bedient company in 1997. It serves as the primary instrument for organ instruction and practicing for students pursuing a Bachelor's of Music (B.Mus.). degree with an Organ Major.
Ohio University’s performance faculty provides comprehensive study through private instruction, large and small ensemble experiences, chamber music, pedagogy and literature courses, and master classes. The Bachelor of Music degree performance curriculum is rooted in applied music study with significant components in practical and academic skills.
The degree program is designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical aptitude, potential to interpret advanced repertoire, and those who are ready to commit to the rigorous preparation necessary to fully develop their artistic talents and abilities.
The Ohio University Keyboard Division has distinguished itself as a leader in the field of keyboard education, offering a broad spectrum of degrees and innovative curricula designed to train the next generation of keyboard musicians to enter the profession with skill and confidence.
Careers with an Organ Major
Admission Requirements
All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.
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Tuition & Fees
U.S. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ & World Report ranked Ohio University the #1 Best Value Public University in Ohio and 26th in the nation. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½education.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.
Courses & Curriculum
Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Bachelor of Music major in organ requires a minimum of 121 hours.
Begin with courses in aural skills, music theory, music history and literature. You'll also take upper-level courses in conducting, organ literature, organ pedagogy, and either French or German foreign language courses.
You'll have Performance Labs plus eight semesters in MUS 3430 - Organ. Music students do eight semesters of ensemble and six semesters of chamber music, plus a junior and senior recital.
Contact Us
For additional information regarding audition requirements, please contact the major professor of Organ, Paul Barte, Associate Professor of Music History, at barte@ohio.edu.
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