Organ Division – Graduate
The Ohio University School of Music offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organ performance, with curriculum that includes applied study, organ literature and organ pedagogy courses.
The Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial 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.
Organ Admissions & Audition Requirements
Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance program is by audition only for all entering students.
School of Music Graduate Audition Dates
English Proficiency Requirement
Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
International Students
This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
Graduate Organ Audition Requirements
- A Prelude and Fugue (not including the “Eight Little”) or Trio Sonata by JS Bach
- Two contrasting works from the 19th-21st centuries – One should demonstrate virtuosity.
Graduate Assistantships
There are scholarships available for qualified students, and graduate assistantships are possible for master's candidates. Explore these details on the Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
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.