129 Part-time Master's in Music in United States

As a student in this Music - Performance program offered be the University of Idaho, you will receive rigorous instruction from a first-class faculty of accomplished soloists, chamber and orchestral musicians, conductors, composers and teachers. Areas of concentration include music education, performance, composition, accompanying, and piano pedagogy and performance studies.

Are you a professional musician looking to pass on your knowledge to others? Learn the skills you need for both classroom instruction and academic research with Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Music Education (Online). 

Are you passionate about leading worship in your congregation? Many beautiful worship songs, both old and new, are sung in today’s churches – but maybe you’d like to branch out and craft new songs that can help draw the people in your church closer to the Lord. If that sounds like you, Liberty University’s Worship Studies - Songwriting (Online) degree can help!

Are you a music professional looking to hone your skills? Do you want to serve as a worship pastor or leader in your church? Are you passionate about exploring the biblical basis for worship? If so, Liberty University’s M.A. in Worship and Music (Online) degree is for you! In this programme, you’ll develop the expertise needed to help strengthen your church’s music ministry. 

Develop your teaching skills, delve into research or further your music education in preparation for doctoral studies with a Master of Music in Music Education degree in Temple’s Boyer College of Music of Dance at Temple University.

Study the current analytical trends in music theory and its applications with the Master of Music in Music Theory in Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance. The program culminates in a comprehensive examination and a written project that is 30 to 40 pages in length. You will have six years to complete the 32-credit-hour master’s degree on a full- or part-time basis.

Develop the foundation for a professional career as a pianist and vocal coach with a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching in Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University.

The Music Education program of Case Western Reserve University is for individuals with an undergraduate degree in music education, a teaching certificate/license, and at least 1 year of music classroom teaching experience, who wish to pursue further academic study as a means to develop professionally.

Increase your technical skills and gain the advanced theoretical knowledge necessary for a career in the conducting field with the Conducting Specialization degree at University of South Dakota. 

Music Education at Texas Tech University may be attained with a 30-hour program that includes a thesis or a 36-hour program without a thesis.

The Music Education degree from Southern Utah University is a 30-credit graduate program designed specifically for current school ensemble directors who want to continue working while obtaining their degree. 

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.

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.

Train to teach from the moment you step on campus. Our well-respected Music Education at the University of Memphis curriculum at Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is based on musicianship, teaching and research and is taught by the finest faculty in the field.

The Master of Arts in Music in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance is specifically tailored to prepare graduate students for doctoral programs in music disciplines such as composition, music history and music theory, as well as teaching careers in higher education.

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.

Strengthen your teaching, scholarly, and creative skills and knowledge while working full-time as a music teacher or professional musician-educator. The Music Education program is offered at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

The Music Therapy programme at Slippery Rock University is a 36 to 48-credit Master of Music Therapy (M.M.T.) degree. Delivered primarily online over 24 months, this advanced course is designed for credentialed professionals seeking to deepen their clinical expertise and leadership skills in a flexible, part-time format.

Enhance your skills as a music educator. Prepare to help students succeed in the music classroom. Earn your Master of Music, Music Education degree, 100% online at Missouri State University.