307 Master's in Musicology in North America

When you study in the Bassoon program of Cleveland Institute of Music, your playing will develop through weekly private lessons with practicing professionals. Your private instruction focuses on performance not only for bassoon, but also opportunities to study contrabassoon.

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.

At the University of Washington School of Music, they are committed to studying and performing the greatest music of all time and to pioneering new directions in creating the music of today. The Choral Conducting programme is offered by University of Washington.

The Master of Music in Wind Conducting at Indiana University Bloomington offers intensive training for aspiring conductors. This public programme provides extensive podium time and professional mentorship. Students develop advanced leadership skills through diverse ensemble experiences during their full-time residency.

The program in Choral Conducting at Rider University trains conductors to be creative, thoughtful and technically proficient musicians.

The Music - Musicology programme at Middle Tennessee State University is an advanced M.M. degree designed for interdisciplinary research. This public course explores music history and culture through on-ground study. Students engage in rigorous academic investigation to prepare for doctoral studies or professional roles.

The Musicology programme at Stanford University offers an intensive PhD pathway for scholars. This full-time, campus-based degree focuses on systematic research and independent scholarship. Students progress through advanced coursework and qualifying exams before completing a substantial dissertation in their chosen field.

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 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.

The Applied Music and Music Teaching programme at The City University of New York is a master level course designed for public study. This MAT degree combines advanced performance with pedagogical training over 41-42 credits. It prepares talented musicians for K-12 initial teacher certification in New York State.

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 String Pedagogy programme at The University of New Mexico offers comprehensive training for violin, viola, cello, and double bass players. Available as a Master of Music, this full-time course combines private instruction with hands-on teaching experience at the dedicated on-campus String Lab School.

At the Music - Musicology MA program from Arizona State University, faculty members provide and participate in multisensory learning experiences concerning forms and genres, performance practices, instruments, spaces, philosophies, musical infrastructures and geographic locations.

The Music Theory programme at the University of Oregon offers comprehensive training in analytical and musicianship skills. Available as a full-time B.A., M.A., or Doctoral degree, this course focuses on aural and keyboard proficiency. Students benefit from an interdisciplinary approach within a prominent regional centre.

The Master of Sacred Music program at University of Notre Dame offers students specialized training in choral conducting, vocal performance, and organ performance. 

Music - Pedagogy from Texas Tech University provides the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge scholars both within and beyond the fields of the performing arts, incorporating collaboration and cross-disciplinary research, and preparing the candidate for a range of professional, scholarly, and creative endeavors.

The Masters of Music in Music Theory of Louisiana State University is an excellent choice for the performer looking for a secondary credential, or as a pathway to a doctorate in music theory.

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Music Performance - Violoncello program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

Combined with more than a dozen affiliated faculty in other departments, five world-music performance ensembles, and a new undergraduate major in Music and Culture, this makes the Ethnomusicology program at the University of California, Riverside a leader in several areas of research and performance.

The Conducting programme at Oakland University is a 32-credit Master of Music degree designed for music professionals and teachers. This full-time course focuses on developing advanced instrumental and choral expertise. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that blends practical leadership with deep academic research.