Master's in Organ Performance

The Master of Music in Organ Performance program at UNC Greensboro offers a conservatory-type performance training complemented with academic offerings directly related to careers in performance. MM in Music Performance students graduate with performance and entrepreneurial skills enabling entry into the profession or further studies.

About the School of Music

The School of Music at UNC Greensboro was ranked #1 in the U.S. by Best Value Schools in 2025.

The UNCG School of Music offers the only comprehensive degrees in music education and music performance in the State of North Carolina, from the undergraduate level through doctoral study.

The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Master’s in Organ Performance Program Distinctions

The Master’s in Organ Performance is one of five dedicated concentrations within the keyboard area. Students can specialize in:

• Piano Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Collaborative Piano
• Organ
• Historical Keyboard Instruments

The UNCG Music Building houses a specialized 125-seat Organ Hall. The Organ Hall houses The George Thompson Organ, a stunning 35-rank pipe organ built by the Andover Organ Company (Opus 111). 

The keyboard area also inludes a collection of historical keyboard instruments, including a Goble harpsichord (tuned to modern pitch at A=440) and a Kingston harpsichord (reserved for authentic period performances at Baroque pitch, A=415).

The program provides conservatory-type performance training alongside courses directly aimed at music entrepreneurship and professional readiness. 

The Organ Graduate Student Experience

Organ majors study closely in small, focused cohorts. This guarantees abundant personal attention, tailored mentorship, and ample practice access to the specialized tracker organ. 

Students in the organ concentration collaborate across the entire School of Music, with the University Chorale, Chamber Singers, and major instrumental ensembles. 

Organists frequently pair up with string, woodwind, and vocal majors to form specialized historical chambers, using the school’s diverse harpsichords. 

Much of your day centers around the Organ Hall. You will participate in regular studio recitals, performance classes, and masterclasses led by resident faculty and guest artists.

After Graduating WIth Your master’s in Organ Performance

An MM in Organ Performance from UNCG prepares you for a multifaceted career in church music, academia, concert performance, and arts administration. Some potential career paths include:

• Director of Music/Minister of Music
• Principal Church Organist
• Children’s Choir Director
• Adjunct Professor
• Independent Studio Teacher
• Community Music School Director
• Performance & Collaborative Arts
• Concert Organist
• Chamber Musician

How To Apply to The Master of Music in Organ Performance

Students interested in the Master of Music in Organ Performance complete UNCG’s undergraduate admission process and the School of Music application/audition process.

Frequently ASked Questions About the Masters in Organ Performance