Organ: Church Music, M.M.
Norman, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Master of Music (MM) in Organ and Church Music at The University of Oklahoma develops advanced organ performance, church music, and liturgical planning skills. The curriculum blends private lessons, ensembles, performance courses, music theory, history, hymnology, choral directing, and sacred repertoire with internships and practical experience to prepare students for leadership in worship, choral and professional sacred-music settings.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue careers as church organist, director of music / choir director, worship leader, accompanist, music educator, or liturgical planner in faith communities, schools, colleges, conservatories, and arts organizations; they work as freelance solo performers, clinicians, or administrators.
The Master of Music in Organ and Church Music program is designed for students who want to develop advanced skills in organ performance, church music, and liturgical planning. The curriculum combines practical training with music theory, history, and church music methods. Students have opportunities to improve their organ playing through private lessons, ensemble participation, and performance courses. The program aims to prepare students for careers as church musicians, organists, or educators by emphasizing both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of liturgical contexts.
The program also encourages students to explore the broader aspects of church music, such as choral directing, hymnology, and sacred music repertoire. Students can engage in internships and other real-world experiences to gain practical knowledge. The overall goal is to prepare graduates for leadership roles in faith communities and music organizations. The curriculum balances hands-on skill development with academic study, fostering a well-rounded understanding of the art and service of church music.
