This graduate program gives skilled performers in-depth knowledge of organ design, history, literature, and performance practices.
Degrees Offered
- Master of Music (MM)
- Doctor of Music (DMA)
Other Studies
- Professional Studies Certificate (PS)
- Professional Performance Diploma (PPD)
Program Details
The programs of study for organ majors are designed to develop skilled performers with a knowledge of organ design, history, literature, and performance practices.
Under the direction of Organ Department Chair, Andrew Henderson, the Director of Music and Organist at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, students will achieve a high degree of professional competence and learn appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods.
Audition & Prescreening Information
Handbook for Current Students
Plan of Study & Course Descriptions
Success Stories
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AlumniOrganist Dr. Gordon Turk (MM ’86, DMA ’89) to perform rarely heard work “The Storm” on historic organ in Ocean Grove, N.J. -
AlumniConcert organist Stephen Hamilton (DMA ’94) launches European tour in March
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Notable Organ Alumni
“I sometimes look at the list of the faculty members at Manhattan School of Music and it is like a dream come true for me to be mentored by them.”
(MM '18)
Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is a faculty member of MSM's Organ Program
Organ Performance Masters Degree
Total Curriculum Hours: 62
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Organ Performance Class1 cr
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Organ Improvisation*1 cr
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Organ Literature2 cr
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Choral Conducting2 cr
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Concert Attendance0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Organ Performance Class1 cr
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Organ Improvisation*1 cr
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Organ Literature2 cr
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Choral Conducting2 cr
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Concert Attendance0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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First Year Recital0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives3 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives2 cr
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Organ Performance Class1 cr
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Service Playing1 cr
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Choral Repertoire2 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives3 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives2 cr
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Organ Performance Class1 cr
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Service Playing1 cr
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Choral Repertoire2 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
