1.0k Master's in Music in North America

The Audio Sciences program from Johns Hopkins University was developed in conjunction with members of the professional audio community to provide students with the technical knowledge and musical skills necessary to work at an advanced level in the field of audio and/ or acoustics. 

The Music program at Eastern Illinois University provides advanced preparation for teaching, performing, and/or further graduate study.

The Music programme at Radford University offers Master of Arts and Master of Science pathways. This in-person degree provides advanced training in performance, theory, and music therapy. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum designed for professional careers or doctoral study at this prestigious institution.

The Strings programme from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians.

We offer a master degree in Instrumental Conducting Band at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. The School of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933.

The Music Master of Music at New Mexico State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for advanced musicians. This public study mode course offers specialisations in Performance, Conducting, and Music Education. Students develop professional expertise through rigorous academic study and practical application.

University of Miami's Live Entertainment Management (MLEM) master's degree program makes possible specialized, comprehensive, and experiential learning in the multifaceted field of live entertainment presentations. Keen attention to leadership, operations, personnel, finances, and for-profit and non-profit arts business models serve as the foundation of curricular learning, research, and activity.

The Performance Pedagogy MM program from Arizona State University concentrates on the performance and teaching of music with an emphasis on pedagogy.

Candidates for the Conducting degree at University of Southern California must pass a comprehensive review toward the end of their course of study, usually in the final semester.

The Music - Jazz Studies M.M. at the University of South Carolina is a professional postgraduate programme designed for advanced musicians. This public course offers full-time training in performance or composition, focusing on improvisation and digital technology to prepare students for doctoral study or faculty roles.

The Music Education Studies programme at University at Buffalo is a 33-credit Ed.M. degree designed for music professionals. This public study mode course lasts 2 years and is available through full-time or part-time study. It focuses on leadership and digital integration for those not seeking New York State certification.

As a student in Woodwinds - Clarinet from University of North Carolina School of the Arts, your passion for the clarinet will be at the heart of your music intensive studies, preparing you for a life in the current professional world. 

When you study in the Horn program of Cleveland Institute of Music, you’re considered a young professional. That means we’ll support and challenge you to reach your full artistic potential as a performer and teacher.

The Music Technology M.Sc. at the University of Victoria offers advanced integrative training for creative practitioners. This public programme focuses on the intersection of composition and digital innovation. Students engage in full-time research and practice over a standard two-year duration to master modern sonic arts.

The M.Sc. String Studies at New York University offers advanced performance training in a global music hub. This 36-credit master’s programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, combines intensive private instruction with academic rigour to prepare musicians for professional careers in the modern industry.

Musicology, Ethnomusicology and Theory studies at Bowling Green State University help students grow in their exploration of music history, jazz, popular music and world music by studying a range of historical contexts, cultural theory, analytical techniques, styles, sources, and genres.

We offer a master degree in Vocal Arts at the Bowling Green State University. The goal of the voice faculty at the CMA is to help students grow as musicians and as people, and become the best singers they can be, regardless of their degree program.

The MA in Music Education - Kodály from University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul will teach you a sequential, active music-making approach emphasizing singing, artistry, literacy, reflective music practice and more. 

The Music programme at Brigham Young University offers a comprehensive master level education for aspiring professionals. This public study mode course provides advanced training in various specialisations. Students engage in rigorous academic and practical work at Brigham Young University to master their musical craft.

The Music Theory programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with deep analytical skills and academic rigour. As a M.Sc. equivalent, it focuses on advanced musical structures and research within a world-class artistic environment.