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1.1k Master's degrees in Music in North America

New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, United States

Woodwinds-Oboe

Woodwinds-Oboe students at New England Conservatory of Music study with extraordinary faculty mentors who are world-renowned soloists and/or members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,561/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sacred Music

The Sacred Music MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in sacred music, choral conducting, choral literature, choral development, music history, and vocal arts. The program culminates with a graduate recital.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$73,260/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Music Education (Choral Music Concentration)

The Music Education (Choral Music Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,380/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Lynchburg, United States

Music and Worship - Worship Music Studies

Imagine a career where you can do ministry using your passion for music. At Liberty University, choosing to pursue our Master of Arts in Music and Worship - Worship Music Studies can help you take the next step towards that goal.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$8,050/yr

Montclair State University4,3(7)

Montclair, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Teaching with Certification in Music

The Teaching with Certification in Music at Montclair State University is a comprehensive Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programme. Designed for full-time, in-person study, this degree allows students with a bachelor’s degree to earn New Jersey teacher certification while completing their graduate education over two years.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,540/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(21)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music - Vocal Performance

The Master of Music degree is offered in composition and performance: instrumental, piano, and voice. The Music - Vocal Performance program is offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,864/yr

Belmont University4,0(2)

Nashville, United States

Church Music

Students at Belmont University pursuing advanced academic study in Church Music will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by doing supervised work in a church setting, become well-versed in church music history and techniques and learn from Belmont's expert faculty.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$54,230/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Lynchburg, United States

Music and Worship - Conducting

This Music and Worship - Conducting MA programme from the Liberty University allows you to analyze the historical differences in music literature and practice, from the Old Testament through the modern period. You will also learn how to apply various melodic concepts and music forms to contemporary worship, including jazz and extended harmonies, as you study advanced music theory.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$8,050/yr

University of Central Oklahoma5,0(3)

Edmond, United States

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre from University of Central Oklahoma will help prepare students in the field of music performance develop a higher level of proficiency in performing and directing musical theatre in a variety of contexts, culminating in a recital and/or special performance.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,344/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre Arts, offered by The University of Iowa, requires a minimum of 61 s.h. of graduate credit, plus additional courses and production requirements depending on the student's specialty area of concentration. Students normally must complete six semesters in residence (internships may be substituted).

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,776/yr

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

African Music and Dance

Many CalArts students typically join various African Music and Dance ensembles from California Institute of the Arts CalArts , and some have the opportunity to continue, post-studies, with an alumni professional group, Volta Drum Dance.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,650/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music

The School of Music at the University of Washington is a comprehensive professional school offering both performance and research-oriented degree programs.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Music Performance Jazz

The Music Performance Jazz Master of Music at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is an elite, full-time postgraduate programme. Delivered in partnership with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, this intensive two-year course offers professional mentoring and full tuition scholarships for talented musicians.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,297/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Opera

Refine your vocal technique and operatic performance skills with the Opera program in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. Graduates work throughout the world performing in opera houses, singing as soloists, and teaching in colleges and universities as well as in private studios.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$52,864/yr

University of Nebraska-Lincoln4,5(6)

Lincoln, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

The following areas of emphasis are available for the Music program offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: performance, music education, composition, music history, music theory, orchestral/wind band/choral conducting, jazz studies, woodwind specialist, and piano pedagogy.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,198/yr

Houghton College4,3(8)

New York City, United States

Composition

Houghton College offers a Composition program of study for composers of demonstrated talent and accomplishment who aspire to excellence in the writing of music of various types, including symphonic and chamber music, opera, and other instrumental and choral/vocal works for the concert hall and/or the church, as well as music for film, television, and other media.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,950/yr

University of Saskatchewan4,0(49)

Saskatoon, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Education

Music Education is offered by University of Saskatchewan. The Master of Music in Music Education offers two flexible programs (course-based and thesis-based) that reflect on the pedagogy and content knowledge that is specific to music education.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$8,991/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

Graduates with a Music degree at The University of Arizona are prepared for careers that involve musical performance and production; education at all levels; composition; conducting; and research.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Music Education (Instrumental Music Concentration)

The Music Education (Instrumental Music Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,380/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media

The Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media program of University of Rochester is designed for students seeking careers in jazz studies and contemporary media music performance, composition/arranging, and higher education.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$73,100/yr