Program Overview

Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Voice

Overview

The Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Voice is a graduate degree program offered by Webster University's Department of Music. This program provides an intensive curriculum in solo and ensemble experience, allowing vocal performers to gain experience in a variety of vocal groups and styles.

Program Details

• Average Time to Complete Degree: 2 years
• Locations: This program is offered at the Webster Groves, Missouri campus.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with focused and purposeful experience performing music. Faculty will work with students to understand their goals and interests, and facilitate a deeper understanding of theoretical, historical, and aesthetic frameworks of music across various styles, genres, and cultures.

Performance Opportunities

At Webster, students will find a variety of opportunities to perform in solos and ensembles, as well as display their skills in composing. They will have access to world-class performances from faculty, peers, and professional groups.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Webster's School of Music students benefit from the University's relationship with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Webster's own Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center is the main location for many of their performances and events.

Graduate Scholarships

When studying as a graduate student in the Department of Music, students will have access to merit-based scholarships, such as the Buder Foundation Scholarship, which is available to graduate students after their first year.

Accreditation

Webster University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). An important marker of standing among music programs in the U.S., NASM establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines.

Career Outlook

Jobs in the music field, especially those related to performance and composition, are expected to grow over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A graduate music degree can give students a career boost as a music educator, performer, or composer.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Webster's Master's in Music program have gone on to pursue careers in the music and performance industry around the world. They have released new music, gone on tour with ensembles and other professional music groups, managed studios, and taught and mentored other vocalists.

Some potential career paths for graduates include:

• Solo Entertainer
• Ensemble Member
• Opera Singer
• Music Director
• Composer
• Music Teacher

Salaries for Master's in Music Graduates

A graduate music degree can give students a career boost as a music educator, performer, or composer. Salaries vary depending on which avenue they pursue, but earning a Master of Music will help strengthen their skills as a musician and set them apart in the job market.