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Since 1871, the University of Central Missouri has been teaching educators, and it has received continuous accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1947. Our flexible Master of Arts in Music program curriculum offers world-class instruction in both traditional and modern areas of the field.

UCM has a successful history of preparing graduate students for a wide range of music careers and boasts a 90% job placement rate. For those pursuing music careers or doctoral studies — or both — completing our Master of Arts in Music program prepares you for a future in performance, education or as an entrepreneur working in the music business. No matter your plans, UCM will ensure you’re ready for a lifelong career in music.

A modern graduate degree in Music with flexibility for today’s students

UCM knows that students have busy lives outside of pursuing master’s degrees in Music. That’s why we offer online, evening and summer classes to help accommodate your schedule. UCM also offers a summer-only master’s degree to accommodate current music teachers’ schedules. Whether you’re pursuing your studies full- or part-time, UCM’s graduate music degrees are designed to work for you.

What you will study

UCM’s master’s degree in Music program curriculum features a diverse range of core and elective courses. Compared to other schools of music, UCM prides itself on its small class sizes, which ensure that our students get more individualized attention and guidance.

Choose electives based on your focus area and musical interests. With the help of the graduate faculty coordinator, you’ll pick from classes in areas such as conducting, music education, music technology, musicology, composition and performance for your master’s degree in Music. You can even combine electives from different areas to personalize your studies and better prepare you for a range of music careers.

Students pursuing UCM’s master’s degrees in Music choose from exciting electives such as:

• Music in Latin America
• American Music
• Jazz Pedagogy
• Kodály Choral Techniques
• Music Business Practices
• Electronic Music Production Techniques