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United States of America

Post Graduate(PG)

2 years

Fall, Summer, Spring

2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Webster University offers the Master of Arts (MA) in Music for students seeking a broad and general course of study.

Flexible Study 🎓: No official area of emphasis, but students can choose electives to tailor their studies to their individual needs and career goals.
Academic Focus 📚: Emphasizes academic studies in music and related fields, though performance and creative musical activities are central for many students.
Career Opportunities 🎤: Graduates are prepared to teach applied music, work in private or public schools (with certification), perform with or conduct ensembles, compose or arrange music, pursue doctoral studies, or specialize in various music areas.
Accreditation ✅: Conforms to National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) guidelines. Webster University is a full NASM member.

The program offers a well-rounded education in music, preparing students for diverse professional paths in the field.

Students completing the Master of Arts in Music will:

Perform Music 🎵: Demonstrate the ability to perform music at a level suited to their individual needs and interests.
Articulate Understanding ✍️: Express a thorough understanding of theoretical, historical, and aesthetic frameworks of diverse musics and musical cultures through writing, speaking, and other media.
Apply Skills and Knowledge 🎼: Integrate aural skills, analytical techniques, and sociohistorical knowledge to the study and interpretation of various musical genres.

Music (MM) in Composition