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16 Master's degrees in Musicology in California, United States

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Music, Music Education Concentration

The Music, Music Education Concentration at California State University Fullerton is scheduled to accept students beginning in the Fall 2023 semester.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$8,548/yr

Music Theory - Composition

The graduates of the Music Theory - Composition degree at California State University Fullerton are taught and mentored by Grammy Award-winning faculty and professional musicians who are passionate about empowering their students to succeed in the industry. 

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,571/yr
Chapman University4,5(20)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Keyboard Collaborative Arts

With the Keyboard Collaborative Arts degree from Chapman University you’ll be prepared for a successful career as a pianist who collaborates effectively and professionally with vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and actors, as well as choral, opera and orchestral directors.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$18,160/yr
San Diego State University4,5(35)
San Diego, California, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Conducting

The School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University features a Conducting faculty of nationally recognized artist-teachers.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$11,548/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Conducting

The Conducting programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers advanced Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Students engage in intensive full-time study across choral, orchestral, or wind specialisations. This prestigious course provides elite podium time and expert faculty mentorship.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$36,297/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Musicology

The Musicology programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a full-time, campus-based PhD track that typically awards an M.A. after two years. Spanning five to six years, this rigorous degree prepares scholars for high-level research and academic careers within a diverse intellectual community.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$36,297/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sacred Music

The Sacred Music MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in sacred music, choral conducting, choral literature, choral development, music history, and vocal arts. The program culminates with a graduate recital.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Keyboard Collaborative Arts

Keyboard Collaborative Arts at University of Southern California is consisting of individual instruction in collaborative piano, song interpretation master class, chamber music interpretation master class, interpretation of baroque music and music history. Two graduate recitals are required.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr
Stanford University4,1(53)
Stanford, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Musicology

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$42,360/yr
University of California, Riverside4,8(8)
Riverside, California, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Ethnomusicology

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.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$24,010/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Screen Scoring

The Screen Scoring MM program offered at University of Southern California is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest for musical composition in visual media; in fact, The Hollywood Erporter recently ranked the program #1.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$73,260/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar offered at University of Southern California is uniquely suited to prepare guitarists for success in today’s world, offering a targeted, multifaceted educational approach that develops each student’s full potential.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr
University of California, Riverside4,8(8)
Riverside, California, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Composition

The Composition programme at the University of California, Riverside offers a comprehensive academic path for aspiring composers. This full-time degree focuses on creative excellence and musical innovation within a prestigious research environment. Students engage in rigorous study to master the art of contemporary music creation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$24,010/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Ethnomusicology

The Ethnomusicology programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers an advanced MA / PhD pathway. This full-time, on-campus course explores global music through social and cultural lenses. Students develop expert research skills and engage in ethnographic fieldwork within a world-renowned music school.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$36,297/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Organ Studies

Organ Studies from University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting individual organ instruction, interpretation of baroque music, ensemble, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr
Academy of Art University3,8(88)
San Francisco, California, United States

Music Scoring and Composition

The MA in Music Scoring and Composition at Academy of Art University provides students with focused training in music composition and production workflows, digital audio workstations, virtual instruments, and industry standard practices in music scoring for visual media.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$26,586/yr

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