84 Master's degrees in Music in New York, United States

This Music Education (Birth to Grade 12) MSc program from Long Island University (LIU) provides a strong foundation in musicianship, excellence in performance, and research-based pedagogical practice. Field-based experiences promote music teaching and learning in real life situations and prepare students for New York State Initial Teaching Certification.

For those with a passion to further their God-given talents and hard-won accomplishment, the Master of Music degree in Performance from Houghton College offers the opportunity to develop musicianship and performance skills to a deeper level.

The Master in Conducting from Houghton College will help students learn how to conduct, to shape a diverse group of musicians into a coherent, disciplined, and vibrant whole, to truly value and champion the collaborative aspects of music-making, to be a leader: disciplined, self-motivated, and demanding.

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.

At Composition from Syracuse University you will explore stylistic creativity and develop a unique musical voice with a diverse and engaged faculty of composers.

The Music Education from Syracuse University prepare graduates to be innovative musicians, effective and engaging educators and advocates of the arts in the schools and communities they serve.

The Vocal Performance - Music Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy M.Sc. at New York University is a comprehensive dual-degree programme. Delivered via a full-time or part-time study mode, it combines intensive musical theatre training with advanced pedagogical expertise to prepare students for professional stage and teaching careers.

The Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media program of University of Rochester is designed for students seeking careers in jazz studies and contemporary media music performance, composition/arranging, and higher education.

The Jazz Studies degree program at The Juilliard School is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold the bachelor’s degree and who seek graduate musical training and classroom learning to prepare themselves more fully for careers as professional musicians.

The M.Sc. in Music Theory and Composition - Screen Scoring at New York University offers intensive professional training for aspiring media composers. This 39-credit programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, focuses on music production, orchestration, and scoring for film, television, and video games.

The M.Sc. Percussion Studies at New York University offers intensive performance training for aspiring professional musicians. This 36-credit master’s programme, available in full-time and part-time study modes, combines private instruction with academic research to prepare students for global careers in music.

The Pedagogy of Music Theory from University of Rochester is intended either for theory majors who wish to focus on a teaching career (with emphasis in pedagogy, aural skills, composition, and cognition) or other graduate students who may wish to graduate with a double major in Performance and Literature (MM or DMA) and Theory.

The Jazz Studies programme at The City University of New York is a comprehensive M.M. degree designed for elite musicians. This full-time course requires thirty-two credits and focuses on professional performance and composition. Students benefit from world-class facilities in a vibrant urban centre for musical excellence.

The Composition program of University of Rochester equips students with a thorough knowledge of all contemporary forms of musical expression and the ability to present their personal style in each of them.

The M.A. in Music Business at New York University is a comprehensive 42–45 credit programme designed for future industry leaders. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public course integrates business theory with artistic practice, offering expert training in global markets and music technology.

Vocal Arts - Classical Voice from Manhattan School of Music refine their techniques, develop their artistry, and become highly-skilled performers.

Nazareth University offers a Master of Science program in Music Therapy, preparing students to become board-certified music therapists and use music as a therapeutic medium.

Music and Music Education  from Teachers College at Columbia University is an advanced professional degree for practitioners in music education that is designed to prepare graduates for careers in elementary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. 

The Audio Arts programme from Syracuse University offers a career path into the world of studio production. 

This Music Education program from Hofstra University is designed to prepare students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to succeed in today's schools.