MA in Music
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- On-Campus
- Evening
Achieve your highest potential on stage or in the classroom by integrating your classroom experience into real-world applications. Broaden your music career and develop a specialty tailored to your goals.
Transform Your Future with the MA in Music
The Master of Arts in Music from Morgan State University will help you realize your potential as a musician. Our uniquely designed curriculum is the only master's in music offered at an HBCU school. Customize your degree and refine a focus area of your choice that translates to your career.
Accelerate your education with interdisciplinary learning, assisting professors in reviewing undergraduate work, and a supportive community.
Take seven core courses and then choose an area of concentration
Pursue one of six concentrations: vocal, piano performance, instrumental, choral conducting, sacred music, and music theory and composition
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 24 months
Why Morgan?
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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55K
Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue a music career. Whether you are aiming to enter the music field or already have relevant work experience, the MA in Music will bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the talent creating and leading musical compositions today.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Choose an area of musical concentration and develop specialized knowledge in one of six areas. Prepare yourself to learn the skills you need for a career in music.
Conducting
Composing and arranging
Music theory and teaching
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have expertise in performance, theory, and composition to advance your career. Explore the job titles and careers that align with the music field.
Arranger
Band Director or Conductor
Composer
Music Teacher
Musician
Artistic Director
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been looking for with the master's degree in music. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including assisting professors in grading undergraduate work, tutoring students in music, working in the music library, and more. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Known for our achievements in the humanities and social sciences, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right degree program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the MA in Music
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus or Evening MA in Music. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.