1.0k Master's in Music in North America

The graduate program in Music Education offered by University of British Columbia is designed to meet a variety of needs and interests. Specializations include conducting, music pedagogy, early childhood music, curriculum development, cultural studies, music and media studies, music and related technologies, and teacher education.

The Music - Composition program at University of Hawaii at Manoa in composition is designed to expose students to a rich variety of multicultural influences while developing compositional technique.

The Sacred Music MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in sacred music, choral conducting, choral literature, choral development, music history, and vocal arts. The program culminates with a graduate recital.

The Music MA program offered at San Francisco State University provides advanced study for students with highly developed interest and attainment in specific areas of music.

Keyboard Collaborative Arts at University of Southern California is consisting of individual instruction in collaborative piano, song interpretation master class, chamber music interpretation master class, interpretation of baroque music and music history. Two graduate recitals are required.

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

The Music Education programme at Kent State University offers a comprehensive curriculum for aspiring educators. This public study mode course provides advanced pedagogical training over a flexible duration. Students gain expert insights into musical instruction, preparing for professional excellence at Kent State University.

Music at the University of Minnesota is a public, two-year programme designed for advanced artistic development. Students engage in rigorous theoretical and practice-based training across various specialisations. This master level degree offers a rich academic environment for musicians to refine their professional skills.

The Master of Science in Music Education program at Western Connecticut State University is designed to further develop the student’s cultural, musical, and professional growth and to provide graduate course work necessary for permanent teaching certification.

At Brass - Horn from University of North Carolina School of the Arts you will be part of a vibrant school of artists and musicians committed to the mastery of your instrument. 

Brass - Trombone from University of North Carolina School of the Arts will help you develop your full potential as a musician, whether your goal is to play in an orchestra, work as a freelance musician, or simply to make the trombone an important part of a musical life. 

When you study in the Bassoon program of Cleveland Institute of Music, your playing will develop through weekly private lessons with practicing professionals. Your private instruction focuses on performance not only for bassoon, but also opportunities to study contrabassoon.

The Composition program of University of Rochester equips students with a thorough knowledge of all contemporary forms of musical expression and the ability to present their personal style in each of them.

The Early Music program of University of Rochester provides instruction and performance opportunities on a wide range of instruments and musical styles for both graduate and undergraduate students.

The MA in Music Education - Choral Concentration at University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul  is designed for teachers by teachers to serve professional music educators who wish to strengthen their classroom teaching.

Technology and Applied Composition from San Francisco Conservatory of Music readies you for life as a professional musician, teacher, entrepreneur, and critical thinker. 

The Master of Music in Piano Performance - Solo Piano at New York University offers intensive conservatory-style training for aspiring artists. This 36-credit programme, available in both full-time and part-time study modes, focuses on developing elite technique and repertoire through private lessons and master classes.

The Master of Music in Guitar at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, two-year postgraduate programme delivered in person. This M.Mus. degree focuses on advanced performance and productivity, offering a professional pathway for musicians to refine their artistry through intensive coursework and recitals.

The M.Sc. Woodwind Studies at New York University is a full-time, 36-credit master’s programme designed for elite performers. Students engage in advanced instrumental training and academic research over two years. This public study mode degree focuses on technical mastery and professional entrepreneurship in New York City.

Collaborative Piano from Manhattan School of Music is emphasizing study of the vast collaborative piano repertory, including songs, opera, duo sonatas, and chamber music.