1.4k Full-time Master's degrees in Music

The Music - Performance programme at The University of Akron is a comprehensive Master of Music degree designed for dedicated musicians. This postgraduate course offers advanced training in a professional environment. Students can engage in full-time study at the Akron campus to refine their artistic skills and musical expertise.

The Music-Orff Schulwerk master approach at University of Memphis is designed to enhance the professional practice of music educators.

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments. Apply to the Performance (Studio Guitar) MM program at University of Southern California.

The Music - Jazz Studies M.M. at the University of South Carolina is a professional postgraduate programme designed for advanced musicians. This public course offers full-time training in performance or composition, focusing on improvisation and digital technology to prepare students for doctoral study or faculty roles.

The Music Education Certificate of Advanced Study at the University at Buffalo is a full-time, on-campus programme. Spanning three semesters with a summer start, it provides 33 credits of intensive training. This course prepares students for New York State initial teacher certification across all grade levels.

Candidates for the Conducting degree at University of Southern California must pass a comprehensive review toward the end of their course of study, usually in the final semester.

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

Students in the Music Education program at the University of Washington enjoy opportunities to conduct school bands, choirs, and orchestras throughout their course of study. Students benefit from the program’s close relationship with UW Ethnomusicology, studying world music as an integral part of a program leading to an all-level (K-12) certification as a specialist.

When you study in the Harp program of Cleveland Institute of Music, you’ll be prepared to excel as an orchestral, solo and chamber musician.

When you study in the Voice program of Cleveland Institute of Music, you get more than a secure technical foundation in vocal and dramatic skills.

Woodwinds from Manhattan School of Music is a highly selective program allowing woodwind students extensive experience working with MSM ensembles.

The Wind Band or Choral Conducting programme at Lee University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree. This postgraduate course focuses on developing elite performance skills through studio instruction and ensemble leadership. Students engage in advanced pedagogical training over a duration of four semesters of full-time study.

Guitar from Manhattan School of Music prepares students for a versatile career through rigorous scholarly and musical training.

Organ Studies from University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting individual organ instruction, interpretation of baroque music, ensemble, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.

The Guitar programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive public study mode for dedicated musicians. This master level course provides world-class training within a prestigious academic environment, focusing on artistic excellence and professional preparation for global careers in music and performance.

The Woodwinds program at Northwestern University has a long and distinguished history.Each member is dedicated not only to the development of each student, but also to post-graduation success. 

The Voice and Opera program at Northwestern University has a long and illustrious history. Alumni fill the ranks of national and international opera houses and university faculties worldwide.

The Organ and Sacred Music programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive Master level education. This public study mode course provides advanced artistic training for aspiring musicians. Students engage in rigorous performance practice and academic study at a world-class institution over a standard duration.

With the Jazz and Pop (Arnhem) at ArtEZ University of the Arts you deepen your craftsmanship as a music professional and explore innovative ways to tell a story through music.

Jazz Arts from Manhattan School of Music will help you develop your musical career. In addition to successful completion of all academic and performance requirements as indicated in the degree program, students are required to perform an annual jury and/or graduation recital where indicated in the degree program sequence.