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31 Master's degrees offered by the university
Jazz Studies-Concentration in Performance
New England Conservatory of Music has long been a pioneer in the education of jazz artists, having started the first fully accredited Jazz Studies-Concentration in Performance program at the conservatory level nearly 50 years ago. NEC’s community of alumni and faculty comprises some of today’s most influential jazz artists, including MacArthur Genius grant recipients and Grammy Award winners.
Conducting
Conducting students at NEC develop the artistic skills needed for a career conducting professional ensembles. Whether concentrating in orchestral or choral conducting, every student benefits from frequent podium time in front of accomplished NEC musicians and under the tutelage of distinguished faculty.
Strings-Harp
Develop impeccable technique across a breadth of repertoire as a string player at NEC. String-Harp students receive studio instruction from one of the world’s most distinguished faculties and collaborate with equally passionate and dedicated peers.
Brass and Percussion-Trombone
The Department of Brass and Percussion-Trombone at New England Conservatory of Music is world-renowned for training extraordinary musicians. Alumni of the department have achieved success as performers, educators, composers, and entrepreneurs in both music and non-music disciplines.
Brass and Percussion-Tuba
The Department of Brass and Percussion-Tuba at New England Conservatory of Music is world-renowned for training extraordinary musicians. Alumni of the department have achieved success as performers, educators, composers, and entrepreneurs in both music and non-music disciplines.
Brass and Percussion-Euphonium
The Department of Brass and Percussion-Euphonium at New England Conservatory of Music is world-renowned for training extraordinary musicians. Alumni of the department have achieved success as performers, educators, composers, and entrepreneurs in both music and non-music disciplines.
Strings-Viola
Develop impeccable technique across a breadth of repertoire as a string player at NEC. String-Viola students receive studio instruction from one of the world’s most distinguished faculties and collaborate with equally passionate and dedicated peers.
Music History and Musicology
The Master in Music History and Musicology at New England Conservatory of Music invite you to join us on a journey exploring a wide diversity of musical styles, historical settings, geographical locations, and cultural contexts.
Woodwinds-Oboe
Woodwinds-Oboe students at New England Conservatory of Music study with extraordinary faculty mentors who are world-renowned soloists and/or members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Strings-Cello
Develop impeccable technique across a breadth of repertoire as a string player at New England Conservatory of Music. String-Cello program students receive studio instruction from one of the world’s most distinguished faculties and collaborate with equally passionate and dedicated peers.
Piano
Study with renowned pianists with theMaster Piano at New England Conservatory of Music who will guide you in the development of your art across a wide range of repertoire. Perform frequently as a soloist in an array of settings — including recitals, masterclasses, and concerto competitions — and collaborate with talented peers and distinguished faculty coaches in chamber music.
Strings-Double Bass
Develop impeccable technique across a breadth of repertoire as a string player at New England Conservatory of Music. String-Double Bass students receive studio instruction from one of the world’s most distinguished faculties and collaborate with equally passionate and dedicated peers.
Choral Conducting
New England Conservatory of Music Choral Conducting program teaches the vital skills required of a successful, resourceful conductor, including exploration of gesture, rehearsal style and strategies, working knowledge of multiple languages, aural and theoretical musical skills, as well as knowledge of choral literature.
Woodwinds-Clarinet
Woodwinds-Clarinet students at New England Conservatory of Music study with extraordinary faculty mentors who are world-renowned soloists and/or members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Composition
Composition program at New England Conservatory of Music focuses on practice and performance, providing numerous opportunities for emerging composers to interact and collaborate with the world’s best young musicians. Master techniques and theory, exchange ideas with faculty and renowned guest artists, and discover your creative voice.
Music
The vast resources of New England Conservatory of Music, centered on our incredible faculty of artist-teachers, combined with our location in Boston creates an unparalleled graduate education. Most graduate students at New England Conservatory of Music pursue the Master of Music degree (MM).
Contemporary Musical Arts
Contemporary Musical Arts at New England Conservatory of Music brings together a diverse group of the world’s finest young artists in a setting where they can grow as a community of composers, performers, and improvisers, learning from each other and from accomplished faculty.
Guitar Studies
Guitar Studies program at New England Conservatory of Music provide students not only with a strong foundation in performance and related studies – repertoire, music theory, and music history – but also the flexibility to explore other genres, including Contemporary Musical Arts ensembles, community engagement work, and collaboration with students across the conservatory.
Woodwinds-Flute
Woodwinds-Flute students at New England Conservatory of Music study with extraordinary faculty mentors who are world-renowned soloists and/or members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Brass and Percussion-French Horn
The Department of Brass and Percussion-French Horn at New England Conservatory of Music is world-renowned for training extraordinary musicians. Alumni of the department have achieved success as performers, educators, composers, and entrepreneurs in both music and non-music disciplines.