1.0k Master's in Music in North America

Are you a music professional looking to hone your skills? Do you want to serve as a worship pastor or leader in your church? Are you passionate about exploring the biblical basis for worship? If so, Liberty University’s M.A. in Worship and Music (Online) degree is for you! In this programme, you’ll develop the expertise needed to help strengthen your church’s music ministry. 

The Master of Music major delivered by Music Education – Graduate Licensure offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, develops advanced competencies in music teaching and provides the means for students holding an undergraduate music degree the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Nevada. 

Join this Master of Music – Music Education Specialization degree delivered at Colorado State University.

Created for experienced musicians, composers and educators, this Music degree from University of Idaho is ideal for individuals seeking a professional degree or a strong foundation for doctoral-level study.

Designed to meet the needs of professional performers, composers, and studio or school Music teachers. The Music - Collaborative Piano program is offered by University of Idaho.

The Music Department from University of Arkansas offers a number of recognized ensembles, many of which have toured nationally and internationally. 

The Music programme at University of California, Santa Cruz is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts degree. This public course integrates research, composition, and performance practice. Students develop advanced skills in diverse musical traditions through small seminars and independent study with expert faculty.

Students in Composition and Theory at University of Pittsburgh combine private composition lessons with seminars in composition, analysis, orchestration, and related topics.

The College of Music Conducting at Michigan State University offers an intense, collaborative and comprehensive graduate degree program guided by renowned conductors and educators in band, orchestral and choral disciplines.

Develop your teaching skills, delve into research or further your music education in preparation for doctoral studies with a Master of Music in Music Education degree in Temple’s Boyer College of Music of Dance at Temple University.

Study the current analytical trends in music theory and its applications with the Master of Music in Music Theory in Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance. The program culminates in a comprehensive examination and a written project that is 30 to 40 pages in length. You will have six years to complete the 32-credit-hour master’s degree on a full- or part-time basis.

Develop the foundation for a professional career as a pianist and vocal coach with a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching in Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University.

The Music M.A. at the University of Ottawa offers a sophisticated research-focused curriculum. This public programme provides full-time students with two years of advanced study in musicology, theory, or pedagogy. Candidates engage in rigorous academic inquiry to deepen their professional expertise in the musical arts.

The Graduate Pathway in Music, Pre-Master from INTO George Mason University students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Music are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

The Music Education programme at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a Master of Music (MM) degree designed for aspiring and current teachers. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this on-campus course can be completed in three semesters, offering pathways for licensure, research, or community outreach.

The Sound Art programme at Columbia University offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to sonic creativity. This master level course, delivered via a public study mode, focuses on the intersection of music and sound engineering. Students engage in rigorous artistic practice within a world-renowned academic environment.

The Music, Science, and Technology programme at Stanford University is a premier two-year Master of Arts degree. Designed for students with backgrounds in engineering, science, or the arts, this full-time course explores the intersection of acoustics and digital media through advanced research and technical innovation.

The Music programme at Kansas State University provides advanced professional training for aspiring musicians. This Master of Music degree offers various specialisations through a public study mode. Students benefit from personalised faculty guidance and a curriculum designed to foster individual artistic and academic growth.

The Music at The University of Iowa is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Composition from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.