325 Master's in Music Performance in North America

The Music Department at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers two degrees in Piano Performance: a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (BM), and a Master of Music - Piano Performance(MM).

The M.Mu. in Music - Orchestral Instrument Performance at Georgia State University is a full-time postgraduate programme delivered at the Atlanta campus. Over four semesters, students refine their technical mastery and expressive artistry through intensive private study and diverse ensemble participation in a public university setting.

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

The Performance M.M. at Kent State University is a postgraduate programme designed for aspiring soloists and orchestral musicians. This public study mode course focuses on advanced repertoire and historical practices. Students develop professional artistry over approximately two years of intensive musical training.

Attain the highest levels of proficiency and musical expression in the Music - Instrumental Performance program from University of Northern Colorado.

Opera Birmingham and Samford University have joined to create the Opera Birmingham Studio at Samford University. This two-year Vocal Performance program allows singers to enroll in Samford University’s graduate vocal performance program while simultaneously receiving professional performance opportunities throughout Opera Birmingham’s season.

Performance (Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Harp and Percussion) students receive a highly personalized and individualized education at Lynn University, thanks to our small size. Our faculty offer comprehensive professional performance training through private instruction, ensemble coaching and music classes.

The Instrumental Performance programme at Oakland University is a 32-credit Master of Music degree designed for experienced orchestral instrumentalists. This full-time course focuses on expanding repertoire knowledge and technical mastery. Students refine their personal performance skills through advanced study and musical analysis.

The M.M. in Music Conducting degree program at Ohio University is designed to prepare, promote, guide, and encourage students to aspire to the highest artistic and intellectual standards.

Designed for students looking to expand professional opportunities as performers and private teachers, Butler University’s Master of Music in Performance program provides students with the necessary framework to build a meaningful career in music. 

The Vocal Performance programme at the University of North Texas is a comprehensive postgraduate degree designed for aspiring artists. This on-campus Master of Music course typically spans two to three years of full-time study, providing elite vocal training and academic rigour within a world-renowned musical environment.

The Music Performance programme at Appalachian State University provides a comprehensive full-time degree for aspiring musicians. This undergraduate course focuses on developing technical mastery and artistic expression. Students benefit from a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare them for professional careers in the arts.

The School of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933. We offer a master degree in Performance and Literature at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. 

At Music Performance from Stony Brook University performance faculty are among the most distinguished in the entire country. They perform hundreds of recitals and concerts per year, have recorded on over 900 recordings, give master classes, and sit on juries of important music competitions.  

The Master of Music in Instrumental Performance - Wind, Brass and Percussion Studios at Florida International University (FIU) offers advanced training for musicians. This postgraduate programme focuses on solo and ensemble excellence through a public study mode, providing expert mentorship for aspiring professional performers.

The Performer-Composer MM program offered at The New School is designed for musicians whose passion lies at the intersection of composition, performance, and improvisation.

The Master of Music in Piano Performance - Collaborative Piano (Musical Theatre) at New York University is a 39-credit postgraduate programme. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public course focuses on musical theatre and vocal coaching, preparing versatile musicians for professional stage careers.

The Instrumental Performance - Guitar Studio at Florida International University (FIU) is a master level programme designed for elite musicians. This public study mode course focuses on high-level professional development through private lessons and ensemble work, preparing students for global careers in music.

The Historical Performance Practice program of the Case Western Reserve University combines advanced study in performance, music history, and performance practices. Students should expect to spend two years in full-time study in Cleveland.

The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music prepares students for careers in music and beyond. The Master of Music Performance-Instrumental Performance degree is offered at University of Nevada, Reno in the School of the Arts.