1.0k Master's in Music in North America

The Historical Instruments Program at Oberlin College & Conservatory features study in seven period instruments (harpsichord, fortepiano, organ, historical flutes, historical oboes, recorder, Baroque violin, Baroque cello, and viola da gamba).

The graduate program leading to the Master of Music degree is designed to provide opportunities for a variety of advanced studies in music. 

Expand your skills and insights as both a piano player and a teacher with the Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. Graduates of the program are prepared to teach piano in private studios or private music schools, as well as at the college and university level.

The Music Education M.Sc. at University of Florida is a flexible, 100% online programme designed for working teachers. This public study mode course lasts approximately two years, allowing educators to enhance their pedagogical skills and musical expertise through asynchronous learning without needing a GRE for admission.

The Music Education major at Boston University is designed for students who are ready to think deeply and critically about music education and its changing landscape, and are ready to take on the challenge of creating a positive musical future for children, families, schools, and communities around the globe.

The MFA in Film and Video Production is awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at The University of Iowa. 

The Musicology with Performance programme at the University of Victoria is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary degree integrates academic research with instrumental lessons. Students develop professional expertise through a unique combination of musicological inquiry and musical practice.

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

The Music Education at Michigan State University provide core knowledge and skills, enhanced by electives that allow students to innovate, explore individual interests, and develop unique voices as music educators.

The Master of Science in Music and Technology gives Carnegie Mellon University students the freedom to push the boundaries of their expertise. Students accepted into this program have presented substantial work outside the typical four-year-degree, and excel in music or some aspect of technology, demonstrating a aptitude and desire to explore a specialized area with significant depth.

The Master of Music in Performance program at Boston University provides a training ground for students pursuing performance and teaching careers either as instrumentalists on period instruments or as singers specializing in music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The Music Education programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course offers two distinct tracks for current teachers or music graduates seeking licensure. Students engage in advanced pedagogical study through full-time or part-time learning at this accredited institution.

The Conducting - Choral program at the University of Cincinnati consists of performance requirements (lessons, board examinations, recitals, ensemble participation), and academic requirements in music theory, music history, graduate research and writing, and music electives.

The Master of Music in Conducting program at Boston University combines rigorous study of choral and orchestral conducting techniques and literature with related work in performance, music theory, and musicology in a vibrant and intimate setting, all within a major research university.

The Performance programme at the University of Alberta offers an intensive public study route for dedicated musicians. This Master level course focuses on refining technical mastery and artistic expression. Students engage in high-level training designed to prepare them for professional careers in the global music industry.

The Music MMus program offered at San Francisco State University provides graduate study for the superior performer and allows for maximum development of specialized skills in the candidate's particular area of documented achievement.

The Piano Pedagogy and Performance programme at Baylor University is a comprehensive Master's degree designed for advanced musicians. This full-time course focuses on refining technical mastery and teaching methodologies. Students engage in intensive practical training and academic study within a prestigious musical environment.

The Music Theory and Composition programme at the University of Kansas offers comprehensive degree paths including BA, BM, MM, DMA, and PhD options. Students engage in full-time study at the Lawrence campus, developing unique creative voices and scholarly expertise under the guidance of internationally recognised faculty members.

Music therapy begins with the relationship between a patient and a music therapist. As a student in the Music Therapy program of Texas Woman's University, you will learn to use music to achieve therapeutic outcomes, such as helping patients deal with disease, trauma, anxiety or pain.

Music from Morehead State University focuses on the skills needed to be a professional musician. The music education program combines education courses with advanced music courses that prepare you for a career as a music teacher.