325 Master's in Music Performance in North America

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 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.

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 Oakland University is a 32-credit Master of Music degree designed for experienced singers. This full-time, on-campus course focuses on advanced repertoire, vocal technique, and musical understanding. Students refine their artistry through intensive performance study and a final recital.

The Music Performance: Keyboard programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a comprehensive Master of Music degree. This postgraduate course focuses on advanced artistic development for pianists through intensive practical study. Students engage in full-time training to master technical and expressive excellence.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Fort Hays State University offers a degree in Music - Performance. Students pursuing an MLS with a concentration in Music will work closely with advisors to select courses that meet their professional needs, based on their current achievements and future goals.

Once you experience the Performance - Percussion program at The University of New Mexico you will be convinced it offers you one of the finest opportunities for your education and career.

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Music Performance - Oboe program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Music Performance - Trumpet program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

The Performance - Winds or Percussion program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is designed for accomplished instrumentalists who intend to pursue careers as performers or teachers.

The Historical Performance programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive B.Sc. or B.M. degree. This full-time, on-campus course at the Jacobs School of Music provides elite training in period instruments. Students benefit from a world-class faculty and a pioneering curriculum in the United States.

A Collaborative Piano Performance master at California State University Northridge gives you the opportunity to develop professional competence as a musician. Elevate your techniques and approach your work with rigor and sophistication. Immerse yourself in music history, theory and pedagogy.