MUS 579 The Organ as a Church Instrument
An integration of essential skills and materials for organists. Topics include principles of organ design, registration, and maintenance, with applications to hymn-playing, accompanying, and performance of repertoire. Readings on organ construction, registrational practices, technique, and ornamentation. Assignments at the organ emphasize transposition, harmonization, and service-playing skills. Limited enrollment. Offered on a rotational basis. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.