Overview

Throughout the Music Education (Birth to Grade 12) MSc program from Long Island University (LIU) as a student in this 120-credit program, you will work with faculty members who are highly experienced music education scholars and active musicians with flourishing professional careers and extensive networking connections in the music world. In addition, you will have access to workshops and master classes conducted by high-profile musical artists from New York City and around the world. Music majors also perform on national and international tours organized and led by their professors. You also will have the opportunity to participate in many ensembles, including groups that specialize in contemporary, traditional, and early music styles.

Qualities that Set Our Program Apart:

You will work with some of the most talented and successful musicians and teachers in the New York metro area. Our faculty members are active musicians and teachers, and they represent some of the most cutting-edge and high profile people in the profession. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Our proximity to New York City and connection to Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post will give you direct access to a wide variety of outstanding professional music-making in the form of concerts, workshops, master classes and collaborative projects. Recent musical artists who have worked with our students include: the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Chanticleer Choral Ensemble, Shanghai String Quartet, Bobby McFerrin, United States "President's Own" Marine Band, New York Voices, United States Air Force Band, guitarist David Leisner, flutist Sir James Galway, jazz artist Paquito D'Rivera, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
You will develop your real-world teaching and networking skills through PreK-16 partnerships with local schools and community music programs.
You will have an opportunity to make music as a soloist, chamber musician and large ensemble member both on campus, and as part of our domestic and international touring program.
Music majors can become members of the Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education (CNAfME), which promotes excellence in music teaching and learning through its outreach programs, national and international guest speakers, and conference participation.
As a graduate of our Music Education Program you will be a competent, qualified and caring music educator, fully prepared to seek and obtain a music teaching position.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Elementary General Music Methods
Music Theory/Keyboard Harmony
Aural Skills
Technology and Music Education
Music Foundations for Teaching Special Learners

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Education Music Liberal Arts View 1018 other Masters in Music in United States

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General requirements

Application for Admission.
Application fee: $50 (non-refundable)
Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any and all college(s) or universities you have attended. Bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
Personal statement
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Submission on the general Graduate Record Examination (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing). Scores cannot be more than five years old at the time of the application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46431 USD / year

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46431 USD / year

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46431 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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