Organ Requirements
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.
