The DipOrg is aimed at organists who are looking at gaining recognition for the music they provide in everyday life. The qualification consists of:
Candidates for this diploma should, when choosing their programme, take in to account the instrument on which it is to be played. Please ask the question “Is the instrument capable of giving what is musically required.”
A copy of the specification of the intended instrument and other details, action etc., or, alternatively, the NPOR reference number and/or address should be provided to the NMSM about a week before the recital performance to assist with the examining process.
This diploma can be taken in a church or on the candidates own home church digital organ which must have a full standard pedal board ie 30/32 notes.
This diploma examination can be relayed live via the internet at the candidate’s choice. Please contact the NMSM for further details.
Assessment Level |
DipOrg NMSM |
Duration |
N/A |
Works |
3 contrasting pieces (Candidates own choice), a hymn, Pedal exercises (supplied by examiner) |
Viva |
No |
Perform from memory |
Candidate's choice |
Improvisation |
Candidate’s choice |
Public recital |
Candidate's choice |
Address audience |
Candidate's choice |
Programme notes |
No |
Written element & aural tests |
No |