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Bachelor of Music

Music: Organ Performance Emphasis (B.M.)

Department of Music
In this degree, students prepare for a career as a professional musician focusing on the pipe organ. Student organists will develop their skills as they practice and perform in recitals, choirs, instrumental ensembles, and campus devotionals.

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With this degree, students will develop proficiency in organ performance, amply preparing them for service as a church organist, accompanist, recitalist, and careers related to church and sacred music, which can include publishing, arranging, and recording. The critical skills of hymn-playing, accompanying, improvisation, transposition, and arranging are all a part of this degree focus.

BYUI's Bachelor of Music degrees are designed to give students a deep, immersive experience and include substantial recital and ensemble requirements. Many performance students will continue their studies in graduate school, preparing for careers in the music performance and higher education fields.

Student performance opportunities include:

  • Providing music for the weekly Devotionals in the BYU-Idaho Center
  • Student organ recitals held throughout each semester
  • Performances with various vocal and instrumental ensembles
  • Providing music at graduation ceremonies, new student convocations, etc.
  • Semester projects (Organ Festival, Hymn Festival, Study travel tours of instruments)

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Organ Performance, start with one of the following major-specific courses.

Students are required to audition for this major and participate in an ensemble each semester.
Music in Western Civilization
April 15, 2026 03:17 PM
MUSIC 102
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Organ Lessons - I
April 16, 2026 11:40 AM
MUSIC 160B
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Music Technology
April 15, 2026 03:18 PM
MUSIC 209
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Piano Teaching I
April 16, 2026 11:41 AM
MUSIC 265
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Music Literature I - Middle Ages
April 15, 2026 03:19 PM
MUSIC 301
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Music Literature II - Classic/Romantic
April 15, 2026 03:19 PM
MUSIC 302
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Music Literature III - 20th Century/World
April 15, 2026 03:20 PM
MUSIC 303
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Form and Analysis
April 15, 2026 03:20 PM
MUSIC 306
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4-Year Plan
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Music, with an Organ Performance emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

Career Options

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AI in Music
You will learn to integrate artificial intelligence as a powerful tool to master music theory and maximize the efficiency of your rehearsals and performances. Our curriculum also leverages AI to curate specific job opportunities and match you with ideal graduate programs to ensure your career strategy is as precise as your artistry.
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