12 Master's degrees offered by the university

The goals of the Piano from Roosevelt University are to prepare the student for the many facets of a diverse performance career (soloist, collaborative pianist and chamber musician) and to provide the student with the musical skills and pedagogical background to become a productive teacher.

The Multiple Woodwind Performance programme at Roosevelt University is a Master of Music (MM) degree designed for versatile instrumentalists. This full-time, campus-based course in Chicago focuses on developing expertise across three instruments to prepare students for professional careers in diverse musical settings.

The Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University is designed to hone the skills of current and aspiring administrators and to cultivate the next generation of great professionals within the field.

The Music Composition degree from Roosevelt University challenges individual composers to hone their creative skills.  

The Woodwinds programme from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians. 

The Voice degree from Roosevelt University values students as individuals and prepares them to establish careers as 21st century artists.

The Brass (Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) degree from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians.

The Percussion degree from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as a professional musicians.  

The Theatre Directing programme at Roosevelt University is an 18-month Master of Arts designed for educators and emerging directors. This part-time course features intensive summer residencies in Chicago and asynchronous online learning, focusing on practical stagecraft, industry networking, and a final thesis production.

The Orchestral Studies degree from Roosevelt University prepares students majoring in strings, woodwinds, brass, harp or percussion for careers as orchestral musicians. 

The Strings programme from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians.

The Collaborative Piano programme at Roosevelt University is a postgraduate Master of Music degree based in Chicago. This full-time course offers specialised tracks in vocal or instrumental performance. Students benefit from world-class faculty and extensive networking opportunities within a vibrant professional musical community.