Applied Organ Studies Programme
管風琴常規課程
持續進修課程
Course Overview:
This course provides individual, long-term organ instruction designed to help students systematically build performance technique and musical proficiency. The curriculum is divided into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, featuring regular evaluations and exchange performance. During the course, the instructor will observe students’ performing ability, those who achieve the expected level will be encouraged to take international examinations and participate in organ competitions, thereby accumulating stage experience.
- Format: Primarily one-on-one instruction, supplemented by occasional group classes to enhance mutual inspiration among students;
- Practice Requirement: Students are required to practice on the organ for at least 2 hours per week (tuition fee includes 2 hours of weekly practice venue access).
- Assessment & Advancement: Performance evaluations occur every 12 weeks.
Course Objective:
- Develop solid manual and pedal techniques;
- Study and perform organ literature across various historical periods and stylistic traditions.
Course Structure & Certification:
Students who complete the course and fulfill attendance and assessment requirements will also receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by the Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office of University of Saint Joseph.
- Certificate in Organ Performance Studies (Beginner): Complete 24 hours of instruction + 15-minute performance assessment
- Certificate in Organ Performance Studies (Intermediate): Complete 48 hours of instruction + 25-minute performance assessment
- Certificate in Organ Performance Studies (Advanced): Complete 72 hours of instruction + 30-minute performance assessment
Course Details:
| Instructor: | Olga Wong (Master of Music in Piano and Organ Performance) |
| Start date: | October 2026 onwards |
| Tuition fee: | MOP15,000 per semester
💡The following applicants are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees when enrolling in this course: MOP 13,500 per semester
(Tuition is charged in semester unit.; includes 2 hours of weekly organ practice time. The D.S.E.D.J. 2026-2029 Continuing Education Development Subsidy Scheme is NOT available for this course.) Remarks: the above Conditions of eligibility are subject to the terms in the “Policy of Lifelong Learning Public Programmes Tuition Fee Discount” (LLO-529). The full version is available on the LLO website (click here), please be sure to read the Terms and Conditions contained in this document carefully since any use of this tuition fee discount for lifelong learning public courses constitutes your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions set out herein. In the event of any dispute concerning the matters in this document, the Lifelong Learning Office of the University of Saint Joseph reserves all rights to make the final decision. |
| Required item: | Students must bring their own organ shoes to each lesson (references) |
| Class Arrangement | |
| Time: | This course will follow the university calendar on a semester basis (details), with 12 hours of class time required per semester. The 1st semester of the 2026/2027 academic year has already begun; any missed class time will be made up by the instructor in consultation with the student, according to the schedule.
> 1-on-1 instruction, 1 class per week, 1 hour per class, mainly on Saturdays; > Occasional group classes, 2 hours per class, generally scheduled for Saturdays; Normally, there are 4 one-on-one classes (4 hours) per month. If a group class is scheduled for a particular month, the schedule will be adjusted to “3 one-on-one classes + 1 group class (5 hours),” with the total class time remaining unchanged.
Since the instructor travels from other place to Macao weekly to conduct classess, which requires classes to be held on the same day. Students who are unable to meet the required study hours within each semester for personal reasons will not be granted make-up classes, except in instances of class cancellations due to scheduling conflicts (such as the instructor’s inability to arrive in Macau) or force majeure. |
| Location: | St. Lawrence’s Church / St. Joseph’s Seminary (Exact location to be coordinated with the instructor) |
| Language of instruction: | Cantonese / Mandarin / English |
| Practice Arrangement | |
| Time: | Student can choose to practice individually on weekdays or weekends, 2 times per week, with each session lasting 1 hour. *Before the course commences, university staff will contact students in advance to collect their availability for coordination and venue-booking arrangements. |
| Location: | St. Lawrence’s Church / St. Joseph’s Seminary (Exact location to be coordinated by ETLLO staff) |
Target Students & Admission Requirements:
- Eligibility
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- Aged 10 or above (Enrolment for individuals under 18 requires prior authorization from a parent or legal guardian.)
- Grade 5 level or above in Piano and Music Theory, with a strong interest in learning the organ.
- Audition Video Submission (Admission Assessment)
To assist the instructor in evaluating the applicant’s current musical level, all applicants must submit a 1 to 5 minute piano or organ performance video.
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- File Naming Format: Course Code_Applicant Name (Example: AOSP_JohnDoe)
- Supported File Formats: MP4 / MOV
- Submission Methods (Select One):
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- Online Upload: Upload the video file directly within the designated field on the online registration form.
- Email Share Link: If the file exceeds upload limits, upload it to Google Drive and email the sharing link to conted@usj.edu.mo.
- In-Person Submission: Deliver a USB flash drive containing the video to the ETLLO at USJ (Ilha Verde Campus) during regular business hours.
Important Notes:
- Learning Commitment: This course places strong emphasis on student initiative and consistent practice. Participants are expected to dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week to organ practice, closely following the teaching pace for steady progress.
- Attendance Policy: Admitted students are expected to maintain full attendance. Unexcused absences, suspensions, or withdrawals during the course period are not permitted. Failure to meet attendance or instructional requirements will result in non-issuance of the completion certificate.
- Refund Policy: Discontinuing studies after the official start date will be treated as a voluntary withdrawal. Paid tuition fees are strictly non-refundable, non-transferable to other individuals, and cannot be applied toward other courses.
WONG Kar Hei Olga (Olga Wong) has performed extensively as an organist and pianist, appeared in numerous recitals, collaborative performances, and festivals across the United States, Asia, and Europe. Her repertoire spans from early music to contemporary compositions. Apart from performing, she has served as an adjudicator, instructor, and presenter. Most recently, she served as an organ instructor for the 2024 Summer Organ Academy organized by the American Guild of Organists (Hong Kong Chapter).
Currently, Olga is the Director of Sacred Music at Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas, Texas, where she directs the Scholae Cantorum and teaches Gregorian chant, the sacred tradition of the Catholic Church. She also serves as the seminary’s organist, providing music for the daily liturgies and foster a deep appreciation for the liturgical arts among seminarians.
Olga is in the final stages of completing a Performer’s Diploma in Organ Performance at Southern Methodist University under the tutelage of Stefan Engels. She holds a Master of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Houston and a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Stephen F. Austin State University. A native of Hong Kong, she completed her undergraduate studies with First Class Honours at Hong Kong Baptist University.
HOW TO APPLY
A three-step flow of “Registration, Notification, Enrolment” applies.
Applicants should first register (through methods listed in the “Registration” section on our website) during the application period of a Programme. Accepted Registrants will be notified through SMS and they must complete the application process in person during the period mentioned in the SMS, with a valid copy of Macao Resident ID Card.
Withdrawal applications must follow stated policies.
Remark: Programmes may be cancelled due to insufficient registration.
