Organ Program
Organ Tuition and Fees
Preparatory Division General Fees 2023-24 | |
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Registration Fee | $25 |
Late Fee | $50 |
Group Lessons | |
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Fall/Spring Semester | $295 |
Total Tuition | $590 |
Tuition includes: weekly group class. Materials info below. | |
Private Lessons | |
Fall/Spring Semester | $475 |
Total Tuition | $950 |
Tuition includes: eight bi-weekly, 60-minute lessons each semester |
Liability Waiver
Each student participating in the Preparatory Division must sign a liability waiver at the beginning of each academic year. Download the waiver here,
Payment
Payment of Preparatory Division tuition and fees must be made online
Please note:
- Preparatory Division programs are full-year, but billed on a semester basis.
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
- Tuition payments made after the 15-day grace period will be charged a late fee.
- Upon registration, you agree to observe all the rules and regulations of the Preparatory Division. You will be responsible for payment of all amounts you owe the university, i.e.: tuition, fees, fines, etc. By registering, you agree to make payments promptly and acknowledge that payments will be applied to charges determined by the university. By registering, you also agree to pay reasonable collection and /or attorney's fees necessary to collect any outstanding balance on your account(s).
- Collection Fees: the Preparatory Division actively pursues to the fullest extent of the law all financial obligations due including, but not limited to, holds on future registration, liens against income tax returns, referrals to collection agencies, or litigation. Any fee or financial obligation if not paid when due is subject to collection and/or attorney's fees.
Refund Policy
- Requests to withdraw from the Program must be submitted in writing to the Director, gretchen.tanner@music.utah.edu or the Assistant Director, prepdiv@music.utah.edu. Verbal requests will not be honored.
- Refunds will not be offered once the semester or camp has started. Please see calendar for dates.
Family Grievance and Dismissal Policy
Class Schedule
David Gardner Hall - Room 104B
Day | Time |
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Tuesday 101 | 11:00 am |
Tuesday 101/201 | 7:00 pm |
Thursday 201 | 11:00 am |
Saturday 101 | 9:00 am |
Curriculum
The organ classes use the “Organ Tutor” by Don Cook.
Organ 101
Class instruction is offered for pianists in basic organ manual and pedal technique, organ registration and hymn playing. Class size is limited to six students who learn through teacher instruction and computer tutorials installed on six two-manual/pedal church model electronic organs.
Organ 201
As the student progresses, they will advance to more challenging hymn playing, registration, repertoire, and accompanying skills. Class size is limited to six students who learn through teacher instruction and computer tutorials installed on six two-manual/pedal church model electronic organs. 201 may be repeated.
Private Organ Lessons
Students receive eight 60-minute, bi-weekly private lessons per semester. Private lessons offer students the opportunity for individualized instruction from qualified organ instructors.
Requirements
Piano Skills
Intermediate piano skills are required.
Organ Shoes
Organ shoes are required. You can find organ shoes online at store.organmastershoes.com.
Materials
Students are required to purchase materials needed for courses. Materials can be purchased online. All Organ 101 students must purchase an on-line subscription and organ book. Please choose from the following option below.
Here is the link to purchase a 6-month subscription.https://creativeworks.byu.edu/CreativeWorksStore/ProductViewDetail?ProductId=3&SiteID=40
Here is the link to purchase a 3 year subscription.https://creativeworks.byu.edu/CreativeWorksStore/ProductViewDetail?ProductId=1&SiteID=40
Here is the link to purchase the PDF of the organ book.https://creativeworks.byu.edu/CreativeworksStore/ProductViewDetail?ProductId=10&SiteID=30
Here is the link to purchase a hard back copy of the organ book.https://www.ardpublications.com/otw.html
2024-2025 Calendar
Date | Event |
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August 1 | First installment of tuition due |
August 26 | Classes begin this week |
September 2 | Labor Day Holiday* |
October 6-13 | Fall Break |
November 28-30 | Thanksgiving Holiday* |
TBA | Fall Concert, Libby Gardner Hall |
December 14-Jan 5 | Winter Break* |
January 1 | Second installment of tuition due |
January 5 | Classes begin this week |
January 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday* |
February 17 | Presidents’ Day Holiday* |
March 1st | 1:00 pm - Field Trip - All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 S Foothill Drive in SLC |
March 9-16 | Spring Break* |
TBA | Spring Concert, Libby Gardner Hall |
*no private lessons