998 Master's degrees in Music in United States

Music - Performance at Stephen F. Austin State University is designed to provide intense study for students interested in attaining professional-level skills and techniques in performing.

The Music Education programme at Wayne State College is a flexible Master of Science in Education (MSE) delivered 100% online. Designed for working professionals, this degree can be completed in two to ten years. It offers a deep dive into musical instruction and leadership for those seeking to advance their teaching careers.

Advance your understanding of music technology and expand your practical experience in the field with the Music Technology program at Temple University.

The Master of Science in Music in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance integrates advanced experience in applied music with research and problem-solving.  No auditions are required for entry to this program. However, at the beginning of your first semester of matriculation, you'll complete an audition for placement in applied lessons and ensembles.

The Music Education M.M. at the University of Central Oklahoma is a flexible postgraduate programme designed for working teachers. This public study mode course offers a comprehensive curriculum that can be completed entirely online. Students gain advanced pedagogical skills and musical expertise to enhance their professional careers.

The M.A. in Music Conducting from University of New Hampshire offers the opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of ensemble leadership from the conducting gesture to rehearsing, programming repertoire and program administration.

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.

The Music- Conducting programme at Central Michigan University offers advanced artistic training for aspiring conductors. This master level course, delivered in a public study mode, focuses on refining technical gestures and score analysis. Students develop professional leadership skills through intensive practical podium time.

The Performance programs at Duquesne University are designed with one thing in mind: preparing you to enter a rapidly evolving job market fully equipped with the skills and knowledge required to have a rewarding career in music and beyond!

The Music Education (Kodály Pedagogy Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

The Music (Jazz Performance Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

The Multiple Woodwinds program at University of Miami is tailored to meet the needs and interests of students – like you – who aspire to performance careers. 

At University of Wisconsin Madison, the mission of the master of Music Education is to cultivate an environment that inspires creativity, stimulates intellectual curiosity, and fosters critical thinking. 

The Percussion program at Northwestern University provides a program of study in orchestral, solo, chamber, world and jazz idioms.  Students work with world-class artists in both private and master class settings, creating an unequaled experience in percussion training.

Music Education (Online) from Northern State University offers a flexible way to complete your advanced degree in two years while you retain your current job. You'll be stimulated, challenged, and ready to move forward in the classroom and your career.

When you study in the Organ program of Cleveland Institute of Music, your curriculum will emphasize performance and practical training in aspects of church music, choral studies and teaching.

The Master of Music in Bassoon at Indiana University Bloomington offers elite training for aspiring professional performers. This postgraduate programme, delivered in a public study mode, focuses on advanced technical mastery and artistic expression, preparing students for careers in orchestral music and solo performance.

The Piano Performance M.M. at Florida International University (FIU) is a postgraduate programme designed for advanced musicians. This public study mode course focuses on developing versatile professional skills through solo and collaborative repertoire. Students benefit from high-level training and diverse performance opportunities.

The Jazz Writing Skills program of University of Rochester has been internationally recognized since the early 1970s.

The Woodwinds (Five instrument) programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a comprehensive B.M. degree. This full-time course focuses on elite performance across multiple woodwind instruments. Students engage in intensive studio study and ensemble work to master a diverse range of musical literature and techniques.