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68 Master's degrees in Music in California, United States

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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Conducting

The Conducting program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers Master of Music (M.M.) and Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degrees in choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble conducting; UCLA is the only university in California that offers doctorates in all three specializations.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$36,297/yr
University of California, Santa Barbara4,2(32)
Santa Barbara, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Media Arts and Technology

The Media Arts and Technology programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. This full-time, on-campus course integrates engineering with creative arts. It is designed for ambitious students with backgrounds in science or music who wish to pursue advanced intermedia research.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$14,430/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Performance (Studio Guitar)

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments. Apply to the Performance (Studio Guitar) MM program at University of Southern California.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr
Claremont Graduate University (CGU)4,0(3)
Claremont, California, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Music

With Claremont Graduate University (CGU)’s Master of Arts in Music, you will develop the necessary tools, knowledge, and experience to pursue a serious career in professional music.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$35,190/yr

Performance - Vocal, Choral and Opera

The Performance - Vocal, Choral and Opera programme at California State University Fullerton offer a variety of opportunities for singers.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,571/yr

Performance - Strings

The Performance - Strings programme at California State University Fullerton offers a variety of opportunities for the developing string student at both the bachelor’s and master’s level. 

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,571/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies from University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program, focusing on individual jazz instruction, jazz composition, jazz pedagogy, jazz ensemble development, and ensembles, coupled with traditional music history. Two graduate recitals are required.

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

Performance (Violin), (Viola), (Violoncello), (Double Bass) or (Harp)

The Performance (Violin), (Viola), (Violoncello), (Double Bass) or (Harp) MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting of individual instruction, ensembles, conducting, Baroque music, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.

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

Community Music

The Community Music degree at the University of Southern California is for musicians with a commitment to developing the necessary skills and best understandings of music teaching and learning in community settings.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$73,260/yr
California State University Northridge4,0(12)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Conducting

A Conducting master at California State University Northridge gives you the opportunity to develop professional competence as a musician. Elevate your techniques and approach your work with rigor and sophistication. Immerse yourself in music history, theory and pedagogy. 

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$9,464/yr
California State University Los Angeles3,9(41)
Los Angeles, California, United States

Music

Music from California State University Los Angeles aims for the mastery of musicianship skills, artistry, and technique appropriate to the specific degree program. 

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$9,144/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Choral Music

The Choral Music offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program that includes course work in choral conducting, choral music seminars, 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 California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Music

The school of Music from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is highly competitive graduate-level composition programme welcomes students who demonstrate extraordinary intellectual curiosity and whose primary goal is to communicate with others on a profoundly human level. Above all, our faculty of renowned composers seek students whose personal voice is clearly discernible.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
$36,297/yr
San Diego State University4,5(35)
San Diego, California, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music Theory

The Music Theory Master is offered by San Diego State University. If a potential graduate student in ethnomusicology has an undergraduate degree in anthropology or related humanistic discipline, the student must complete the equivalent of MUSIC 205A and MUSIC 205B, in addition to the requirements listed above.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$11,548/yr
University of Redlands4,1(13)
Redlands, California, United States

Pedagogy

The University of Redlands M.M. in Pedagogy is a graduate degree program tailored for the 21st-century private studio teacher and to provide the skills needed to develop, market, and maintain a private teaching studio of their own.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$27,150/yr
San Diego State University4,5(35)
San Diego, California, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music-Conducting

The Music-Conducting Master is offered by San Diego State University. 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
San Diego State University4,5(35)
San Diego, California, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music

The Music Master is offered by San Diego State University. Students will apply and demonstrate proficiency in current and emerging technologies used in the process of carrying out jazz music research, analysis, performance, and composition.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$11,548/yr
California State University East Bay4,0(13)
Hayward, California, United States

Music

The degree in Music at California State University East Bay is a dynamic and innovative initiative designed to empower students with advanced knowledge, skills, and insights, enabling them to excel in diverse facets of the musical landscape.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$17,599/yr
Academy of Art University3,8(87)
San Francisco, California, United States

Music Scoring and Composition

The MFA in Music Scoring and Composition at Academy of Art University  is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games and other visual media. 

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$33,426/yr

Performance - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

The Performance - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Programme at California State University Fullerton offers an exciting and enriching variety of opportunities for a diverse education.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
1 year$7,571/yr

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