1.0k Master's in Music in North America

The Master of Music Education at Florida State University is a prestigious postgraduate programme designed for experienced teachers and researchers. This public study mode course focuses on advanced pedagogical skills and leadership in the arts, offering a comprehensive curriculum for those seeking to elevate their musical career.

The Music program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offer optimal professional training for careers as music teachers, performers, composers, arrangers, and conductors.

The Music Education programme at the University of Kansas is a professional M.M.E. degree designed for advanced scholarly study. This public course offers flexible completion paths, including thesis or coursework-only options. It provides expert training for educators over a two-year duration in a full-time study mode.

The Performance - Piano programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree designed for aspiring concert artists. This full-time course focuses on elite technical mastery and artistic expression, preparing students for professional international careers or advanced doctoral research.

Conducting - Choral from Southern Methodist University students develop knowledge and skills in kinetic control, non-verbal communication, vocal techniques, rehearsal techniques, aural skills, organizational techniques and marketing.

The Theory Pedagogy programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive Master of Music degree designed for aspiring educators and researchers. This full-time course provides intensive training in educational philosophy and music theory, preparing students for doctoral studies or professional teaching roles.

The M.A. program in Folklore from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill focuses on the study of creativity and aesthetic expression in everyday life and on the social and political implications of this expression as it unfolds in contested arenas of culture.

The Master of Music degree in Music Therapy at University of Miami consists of 30 credit hours of graduate study beyond the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy (or its equivalent). 

The Intermedia Music Technology at the University of Oregon is a comprehensive full-time MMus degree. This advanced programme focuses on artistic creation and technical mastery within new media environments. Students engage in deep research and creative practice over a standard two-year duration at the Eugene campus.

The Music and Culture M.A. at Carleton University is a two-year, full-time programme that explores the intersection of musical practice and social theory. This public study mode degree offers pathways in coursework, research, or a thesis, allowing students to investigate diverse musical traditions through a cultural lens.

Where music intersects with people in a community context, there is bound to be a story. The story of how music inspires, challenges, sustains, enhances and identifies with individuals and groups is at the core of study in the Community Music programme at Wilfrid Laurier University.

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

The Music Theory M.A. at Western University - Canada is an intensive, full-time programme delivered over three terms. This 12-month course offers a project-based curriculum designed for advanced research. Students benefit from a flexible academic environment while completing their degree at a leading Canadian institution.

The Church Music programme at Baylor University offers a comprehensive master level education for aspiring musical leaders. This public study mode course provides advanced training in theological and musical disciplines. Students develop professional expertise over a standard duration to excel in diverse ministry settings.

The Music programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive academic experience for students. This full-time degree provides deep engagement with musical theory and practice within a world-class institution. Students benefit from a rigorous curriculum designed to foster artistic excellence.

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

The Master of Music degree in Music Education at Carnegie Mellon University is designed to meet the needs of practicing music educators. A personalized course of study based on academic background and professional interests is selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.

Music Education majors at the University of Kentucky may choose between a vocal/elementary general music track or an instrumental (band/orchestra) track. See the School of Music Admissions & Auditions page for more information about applying to be a music major or graduate student.

The Master of Arts in Music Theory program at Boston University is designed for students seeking to acquire a secure foundation in scholarly music theory prior to entering doctoral study.

The master's degree in Music - Music Composition at Illinois State University prepares students to build their portfolio in preparation to pursue a Ph.D.