11 Master's degrees in Music Performance in Illinois, United States

Master of Music - Music Performance students at Illinois State University are afforded intensive applied study with a professionally accomplished artist-teacher. 

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 Music - Jazz Performance program is offered by Illinois State University.

The Music Performance program from DePaul University prepares students for professional music careers in a supportive, collegial environment. 

With Communication, Media and Performance program from Governors State University you will gain the skills needed to succeed in a competitive market that seeks individuals with the ability to communicate effectively and ethically, as well as think critically.

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.

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. 

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.

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Music - Music - Music Performance program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

We offer a master degree in Brass Performance at Northwestern University. For more than 50 years, the Bienen School of Music’s brass program has enjoyed the highest international reputation as well as a close relationship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.