Overview

The Choral Teaching - Organ BME at Indiana University Bloomington provides students with a rigorous foundation in both musical performance and pedagogical theory. This specialised degree integrates advanced organ studies with comprehensive choral leadership training to ensure graduates are well-equipped for the modern classroom.

Delivered through the prestigious Jacobs School of Music, the curriculum balances artistic excellence with practical teaching methodologies. Students engage in a variety of musical disciplines, fostering a deep understanding of choral literature and keyboard proficiency required for professional educational environments.

Why Choral Teaching - Organ at Indiana University Bloomington?

Studying at this institution offers access to world-class facilities and a vibrant artistic community. The Jacobs School of Music is globally recognised for its high standards of musical training, providing students with unique opportunities to collaborate with renowned faculty and talented peers in a supportive public university setting.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 42702 per year
National fee: USD 42702 per year
Local fee: USD 12142 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build core competencies in music education and performance. Modules may include:

Organ Performance
Choral Conducting
Music Theory
Music History
Keyboard Skills
Music Education Pedagogy
Choral Literature
Ensemble Performance

Careers with Choral Teaching - Organ

Graduates of this programme are prepared for a wide range of professional roles within the music education sector. Many alumni pursue successful careers as choral directors, music teachers in secondary schools, or organists and choir masters in various community and religious organisations.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to continue their studies at a postgraduate level. Employment opportunities are typically found in public and private schools, community music centres, and professional arts organisations where expertise in both choral and organ music is highly valued.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Instrumental Techniques

Musical Productions for the Choral Director

Choral Literature for Music Educators

Techniques for Conducting

Choral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Common Application essay or Apply IU 200-400 word IU-specific essay

Academic records

Demonstration of English proficiency

Financial documents

Application fee or waiver

SAT or ACT exam scores (optional)

Letters of recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42702 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42702 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 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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