Programme objectives

The “DAS Organ Church Music” degree programme builds on the following educational objectives: 

  • Ability to design music for church services according to the liturgical or situational requirements 
  • Command of a diverse literary repertoire 
  • Ability to accompany soloists on the organ and play in a continuo ensemble 
  • Familiarity with church hymn books (RG, KG and Rise-Up) 
  • Foundations in music theory

Qualification

The degree programme is completed with a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) and equates to 30 ECTS points (around 900 hours of work).
The degree includes internships, examinations in the major, a thesis and examinations in the minor.
The DAS degree provides basic training in choral conducting to the level of the Swiss CH I or Church Music C qualification.