Overview

The Organ and Sacred Music programme at Indiana University Bloomington provides students with an elite environment for artistic and academic development. This Master level course is designed to refine technical proficiency while deepening the theoretical understanding of liturgical and concert repertoire. Students benefit from a community that fosters musical excellence and professional growth.

Why Organ and Sacred Music at Indiana University Bloomington?

Choosing this programme means joining a university renowned for its world-class degree offerings in the arts. Indiana University Bloomington provides an innovative educational experience where students are supported by faculty who are experts in their respective fields. The institution is celebrated for its top-ranked academics and a jaw-droppingly beautiful campus that inspires creative focus.

The university serves as a global hub for musicology and performance, offering access to extensive library resources and specialised facilities. Students are part of a diverse, international environment that encourages the exchange of perspectives and global experiences. This welcoming community ensures that every musician has the opportunity to reach their full potential within a supportive family-like atmosphere.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27271 per year
National fee: USD 27271 per year
Local fee: USD 27271 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on advanced performance, historical context, and practical skills required for professional sacred music settings. Modules may include:

Organ Performance
Sacred Music
Musicology
Liturgical Practice
Choral Conducting
Organ Literature
Church Music Administration

Careers with Organ and Sacred Music

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths within the music industry and religious institutions. The programme equips students with the skills necessary to succeed as concert organists, directors of music, and liturgical coordinators. Many alumni leverage the university's extensive global network to secure high-level positions in prestigious organisations worldwide.

The training provided serves as a vital stepping stone for those pursuing roles in academia or professional performance. By refining both technical skills and leadership abilities, the course ensures that graduates are ready to shape the future of sacred music. The reputation of the university helps students transition into careers that offer both artistic fulfilment and professional stability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organ Graduate Major

Seminar in Organ Literature: Renaissance and Baroque

Seminar in Organ Literature: Classic and Romantic

Organ Pedagogy

The Children’s Chorus

Organ Construction and Design

Organ Improvisation

The History of Christian Worship and Sacred Music

Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice

Graduate Choral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1020 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All persons with a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college, university, conservatory, or its demonstrated equivalent, are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Division of the Jacobs School of Music, which administers master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, diploma programs, and graduate certificates.
Bachelor’s degree equivalency is determined by the Indiana University Office of International Services for applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies abroad.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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