First Year:

Technique:

Studies for the development of pedal facility and independence of hands and feet.

Repertoire:

• J. S. Bach: At least one major work, in addition to a group of chorale preludes
• One composition from the 19th century
• A contemporary composition
• Selected shorter works

Departmental Examination:

Will include one of the Bach works plus two additional pieces.

Second Year:

Technique:

Studies for the continued development of pedal facility and independence of hands and feet.

Repertoire:

• Bach: Trio Sonata, and additional large chorale preludes.
• Extended pieces by other composers.
• Pre-18th century composers other than Bach and composers of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries should be represented in the year’s repertoire.

Departmental Examination:

Will include one Bach Trio Sonata, one extended work from memory, and a contemporary piece.

Third Year:

Technique and Repertoire:

• Larger works of Bach
• Other major works, including those of the 20th and 21st centuries
• One 20th century piece
• One self-taught piece

Departmental Examination:

Will include one Prelude and Fugue of Bach, one other major work, and the self-taught piece.

Fourth Year:

Departmental Examination:

An acceptable presentation, of a full recital program, which must include a large work by Bach, a large work by a 19th century composer and at least one composition from the 20th or 21st century. Exceptions to the above requirement may be made with the agreement of the organ faculty.