41 Master's degrees in Music in Illinois, United States

Students pursuing the Master of Music - Music Conducting at Illinois State University are given extensive podium time and are mentored by dedicated and active conducting faculty. 

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Music program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

The Master of Music in Music - String Pedagogy at Illinois State University prepares students to become highly qualified and knowledgeable string teachers who will be prepared to pursue a career in teaching strings in a variety of settings or pursue a doctoral degree. 

The graduate Music Education program from DePaul University offers certified/licensed music teachers the opportunity to earn a master's degree in a little over two years with courses in the evenings and summers.

The graduate Jazz Studies program from DePaul University provides students a comprehensive education in jazz, allowing students to specialize in either performance or composition.

We offer a master degree in Instrumental Conducting Orchestra 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 Theatre Directing programme at Roosevelt University is an 18-month Master of Arts designed for educators and emerging directors. This part-time course features intensive summer residencies in Chicago and asynchronous online learning, focusing on practical stagecraft, industry networking, and a final thesis production.

Our Master of Music program at Western Illinois University offers ten different areas of specialization and a wide assortment of course offerings.

The Voice and Opera program at Northwestern University has a long and illustrious history. Alumni fill the ranks of national and international opera houses and university faculties worldwide.

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Music - Music - Music Performance program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Collaborating and performing with outstanding performers is an important part of the Conducting experience at Northwestern University. For more than a century, the Bienen School has offered a unique combination of conservatory-level musical training with the academic rigor of a top-tier research institution.

The Orchestral Studies degree from Roosevelt University prepares students majoring in strings, woodwinds, brass, harp or percussion for careers as orchestral musicians. 

The Applied Music Pedagogy program of the Northeastern Illinois University is offered by the Music Department. Pedagogy is defined as the art of teaching.

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

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 Woodwinds program at Northwestern University has a long and distinguished history.Each member is dedicated not only to the development of each student, but also to post-graduation success. 

The Collaborative Piano programme at Roosevelt University is a postgraduate Master of Music degree based in Chicago. This full-time course offers specialised tracks in vocal or instrumental performance. Students benefit from world-class faculty and extensive networking opportunities within a vibrant professional musical community.

The Music - Conducting Concentration program at Eastern Illinois University allows focused study in a primary area of conducting (instrumental, orchestral, or choral) and is intended for those who wish to improve their conducting technique and rehearsal skills for use in the public schools or to prepared for continued work at the doctoral level.

We offer a master degree in Brass Performance at Northwestern University. For more than 50 years, the Bienen School of Music’s brass program has enjoyed the highest international reputation as well as a close relationship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.