462 Full-time Master's degrees in Music Performance

The Music Performance program of Texas Woman's University will prepare you for a career in studio teaching or instrumental, piano or vocal performance.

For the serious, developing musician, the Conservatory of Music in the School of the Arts at Purchase College offers a distinctive educational experience—an intensive education within the context of a lively supportive community: Instrumental Performance programme of Purchase College SUNY.

Music Performance at Winthrop University provides a general music education within a liberal arts setting. Students acquire and expand their knowledge of musicianship and performance which serve to develop their creative and musical potentials.

The Master of Music in Performance program at Boston University provides a training ground for students pursuing performance and teaching careers either as instrumentalists on period instruments or as singers specializing in music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Earn an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma (AdvPgDip) in Professional Performance at Birmingham City University. This programme, designed for advanced postgraduate performers, can be pursued full-time over 12 months or part-time over two years, commencing in September 2026. Elevate your skills through specialised tuition and performance opportunities.

The Musicology with Performance programme at the University of Victoria is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary degree integrates academic research with instrumental lessons. Students develop professional expertise through a unique combination of musicological inquiry and musical practice.

The Performance program at North Park University prepares and inspires students for a professional musician’s rigorous and multi-faceted career demands. In addition, School of Music, Art, and Theatre (SMAT) aims to equip underrepresented musicians with the opportunity to take on leadership roles in their chosen fields.

At the University of Washington School of Music, they are committed to studying and performing the greatest music of all time and to pioneering new directions in creating the music of today. The Voice Performance programme is offered by University of Washington.

At the University of Washington School of Music, they are committed to studying and performing the greatest music of all time and to pioneering new directions in creating the music of today. The String Performance programme is offered by University of Washington.

The College of Music Performance faculty and student body at Michigan State University has a laser focus on the educational and professional preparation you need to succeed in today’s music world, but we also aim for personal fulfillment and enjoyment. 

The Piano Pedagogy and Performance programme at Baylor University is a comprehensive Master's degree designed for advanced musicians. This full-time course focuses on refining technical mastery and teaching methodologies. Students engage in intensive practical training and academic study within a prestigious musical environment.

The Performance programme at the University of Alberta offers an intensive public study route for dedicated musicians. This Master level course focuses on refining technical mastery and artistic expression. Students engage in high-level training designed to prepare them for professional careers in the global music industry.

Students in the Master of Music in Vocal Performance degree program at University of Miami are serious musicians, and they come to the Frost School of Music to take an important step toward attaining their goals as a vocalist, whether to perform in concert halls or opera houses, or to work as a voice teacher.

The Instrumental Performance - Strings Studio M.M. at Florida International University (FIU) offers advanced musical training. This master level programme focuses on solo and ensemble excellence through a public study mode. Students engage in intensive artistic development to prepare for professional careers in music.

Wichita State University's Master of Music - Opera Performance degree program will help you take your musical talent — and career — to a higher level. 

The Music Performance Master of Music at Montclair State University is an intensive, in-person postgraduate programme. Designed for completion over two years, this degree offers advanced artistic training for conductors, soloists, and collaborative artists seeking to refine their craft within a world-class creative environment.

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

The World Percussion Performance at Oakland University is a 32-credit Master of Music degree. This full-time programme is designed for experienced percussionists to master global traditions through applied study and pedagogy. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum focused on musicianship and community engagement.

The Classical Performance programme at The City University of New York offers an intensive study environment for dedicated musicians. This comprehensive degree provides advanced training through a flexible study mode, ensuring students master their craft within a world-class urban academic centre over a standard duration.

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