The faculty includes organists prominent as teachers, performers, and church musicians. Through a flexible curriculum that includes private lessons, studio classes, and repertoire courses, they cover a wide range of musical literature. Courses offered have included Improvisation at the Organ, and a yearlong course covering the history of the organ and its literature from the earliest times to the present. In addition to intensive private instruction and courses specifically related to the organ, the curriculum includes courses applicable to church music, choral conducting, music history, and music theory. The Master of Music degree program in historical performance is for organists who have earned a bachelor's degree and wish to study organ in combination with harpsichord or fortepiano.
Many students find employment in area churches while pursuing their studies.
Organ majors may also choose piano as a secondary instrument, taking advantage of the Conservatory's renowned piano faculty and facilities. Students who elect secondary study of harpsichord have access to eight instruments constructed by distinguished builders. A variety of choices exist, including vocal ensembles and groups that use historical instruments. Three superb concert instruments, representative of different historical periods and musical styles, are also part of the collection. No other professional school of music has as many fine instruments.