Certificate of Music

The Certificate Program in Music is designed to provide motivation for organists to improve their skills by working toward specific goals. The courses emphasize the following skills: organ technique, organ literature, hymn playing, registration, music theory, sight-reading, and choir accompaniment.

The six levels offered in this program (MUSIC 399R, sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6) are designed to provide motivation for organists to improve their skills by working toward specific goals. The course content emphasizes organ technique, organ literature, hymn playing, registration, music theory, sight-reading, and choir accompaniment.

After choosing your level, you have up to one year from the time of enrollment to pass the assignments and exams. You will progress through the course requirements with the help of a qualified organ instructor (finding the instructor and paying the instructor's fees are your responsibilities). Upon passing one level, you may enroll for the next level.

Assignments are graded either by the BYU instructor assigned to your course or by computer. The exams are of two types: (1) written exams on theory, registration, etc., and (2) performance exams with a member of the BYU organ faculty, with an approved examiner or, in some cases, by video tape. Helpful feedback is provided for all assignments and exams.