Master of Arts in Music Education – Conducting
Use Your Passion for Music to Impact Lives with a Master’s Degree in Music Education
Music is more than a hobby for you, and after receiving your bachelor’s degree in the field, you are looking for the next step to turn your passion into a profession. If this sounds like you, consider a career in music education, where you can continue to use your talents as you invest in the next generation of musicians.
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Music Education with a specialization in conducting can help prepare you for careers in music education or administration in public, private, and higher education. If you would rather work outside the school system, you can use this degree to become a professional consultant or even a director of community music arts programs. Wherever you see your passion for music and teaching taking you, let us help you get there.
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Master’s in Music Education Degree
Seasoned Leadership
Study under full-time faculty with degrees from many of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
Stand-out Resources
Work in our 2.2 million dollar state-of-the-art recording studio and songwriting labs. In partnership with the Michael W. Smith Center for Commercial Music, students could also have the opportunity to work toward having their original music published!
A Proven Record
Our students have produced albums that have been nominated for awards with Liberty alumni going on to become Dove award-winning Christian artists and songwriters. Nearly a 100% job placement rate for our recent residential graduate students.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Music Education – Conducting Master’s Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Music Education with a specialization in conducting can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Collegiate music educator
- Director of community music arts program
- Music education supervisor
- Professional music education consultant
- School music administrator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Conducting Music Education Degree?
Our music education master’s degree provides an overview of the major principles, philosophies, and practices in music education. As a student in the program, you can examine the purpose of school music programs, as well as gain a better understanding of how to teach music techniques and theory to students. Our courses focus on pedagogy, so you can develop specific teaching skills for a variety of learning styles.
If you choose to pursue our concentration in conducting, you can complete various graduate ensemble courses where you prepare for presentations and events that can help build professionalism and skill. These opportunities provide advanced training in the art of conducting so that you can apply what you study to your music career.
Featured MA in Music Education – Conducting Courses
MUSC 515 – Graduate Conducting
MUSC 560 – Ensemble Pedagogy
MUSC 589 – Graduate Ensemble
MUSC 675 – Entrepreneurism in Music
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Music Education in Conducting Master’s Degree?
Prepare for a Future in Academic Music Leadership
If your goal is to teach music at the university level or work in education administration, a master’s degree is often essential. Liberty’s Master of Arts in Music Education is designed to help prepare you for influential roles in public and private schools, as well as in higher education. Many of these positions do not require teacher licensure – allowing you to focus on advancing your knowledge, leadership skills, and professional qualifications.
Equip Yourself for Impact in Education
Our program balances rigorous academic study with practical preparation to help you confidently step into the classroom or administrative office. Whether you’re aiming for a teaching role in a collegiate music department or a leadership position in a school district, Liberty’s MA in Music Education can help equip you to stand out in competitive academic environments while keeping your passion for music at the center of your career.
Study Under Seasoned Faculty Who Care
Choosing Liberty gives you access to full-time faculty who are deeply invested in your growth. With years of university teaching experience and extensive industry backgrounds, our professors bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to your education. They’re not just instructors – they’re mentors who offer personalized guidance and support throughout your academic journey.
Pursue Your Calling with Confidence
At Liberty, we believe your career in music education is more than a job – it’s a calling. Through our MA in Music Education, we want you to become equipped to influence future musicians, contribute to academic excellence, and shape the next generation of artists and educators. Let us come alongside you as you take the next step toward a meaningful and impactful future in music education.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Student in the MA Music Education Conducting Program?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited BS, BA, or BM in music, music education, music and worship, or an equivalent field with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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