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

Long Island University (LIU)3,8(5)

New York City, New York, United States

Music Education (Birth to Grade 12)

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.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$46,431/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, New York, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Education

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.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,270/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, New York, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Composition

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

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,270/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies

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.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,360/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, New York, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sound Art

The two-year Sound Art program at Columbia University seeks artists who have a deep engagement with sound as a creative medium and a desire to join a diverse community of artists and musicians

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$77,840/yr

Manhattan School of Music

New York City, New York, United States

Vocal Arts - Classical Voice

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

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$58,000/yr

Houghton College4,3(8)

New York City, New York, United States

Conducting

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.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,950/yr

Houghton College4,3(8)

New York City, New York, United States

Performance

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.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,950/yr

The Juilliard School

New York City, New York, United States

Jazz Studies

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.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$55,500/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, New York, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media

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.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$73,100/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, New York, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Composition

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$64,500/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, New York, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Pedagogy of Music Theory

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$51,600/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Business

At the Music Business MA program from New York University, students will learn to navigate a fast-paced and compelling industry while studying in New York City, the world's music business capital. Combine cross-disciplinary course work in business, finance, the arts, and more, and gain real-world experience working with industry leaders.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$49,623/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Theory and Composition - Screen Scoring

At the Music Theory and Composition - Screen Scoring MM program at New York University, you’ll receive intensive professional training that combines practice, theory, and industry immersion with opportunities to work closely with renowned composers, music editors, orchestrators, publishers, and other industry professionals.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$55,254/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Percussion Studies

At the Percussion Studies MM program from New York University you'll work closely with a renowned faculty – top commercial and symphonic percussionists – in weekly private lessons and participate in repertoire classes that focus on solo performance and pedagogy.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$55,254/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Vocal Performance - Music Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy

Study one-on-one with our expert faculty, receive advanced training in vocal performance, and build a vocal repertoire for teaching. At the Vocal Performance - Music Theatre and Vocal Pedagogy MM/Adv. Cert. from New York University you'll perform in fully staged productions, working with professional directors, choreographers, conductors, and designers.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 4 months$55,254/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, New York, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Audio Arts

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

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 2 months$36,270/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, New York, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Performance

Students of this Performance programme from Syracuse University build on their existing skill set to become technically proficient and musically engaging performers ready to pursue doctoral programs or enter the professional music world.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,270/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Applied Music and Music Teaching

The combined MAT in Applied Music and Music Teaching from The City University of New York offers students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and developed a professional level of performance ability the opportunity to continue serious study in music while simultaneously developing teaching competency.

M.A.T. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,345/yr

Hofstra University4,5(11)

Hempstead, New York, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Music Education

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.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$66,880/yr