音乐硕士课程拥有三个专业：钢琴演奏与教学法，表演与指挥。音乐硕士课程的学生有机会通过研究以及课堂和个性化的指导获得重点突出的综合知识，以发展和练习专业技能并获得钢琴演奏和教学法学位的主要目的是将钢琴教​​学法中的教学与高级钢琴演奏相结合，使其成为独一无二的学位，因为许多钢琴演奏硕士课程要求学生专注于教学法或演奏专业。该计划旨在满足钢琴演奏者不断增长的需求，他们不仅需要高水平的演奏，而且还拥有高级教学证书。钢琴演奏和教育学考生还将通过USU青年音乐学院接受经验培训，这是一个大学预科钢琴课程，可为4至18岁的
Master of Music students have the opportunity to acquire comprehensive knowledge in their emphasis through research and both classroom and individualized instruction, to develop and practice professional skills and to gain leadership experience. The Master of Music degree has four specializations: Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Guitar Performance, Voice Performance, and Choral Conducting.<br>The Piano Performance and Pedagogy specialization is to integrate instruction in piano pedagogy with high-level piano performance, making it a unique degree, as many MM programs in piano require students to specialize in either pedagogy or performance. The program is designed to fill an increasing demand for piano instructors who not only perform at a high level, but who also hold advanced credentials in teaching. Piano Performance and Pedagogy candidates also receive experiential training through the USU Youth Conservatory, a pre-college piano program providing instruction to students ages 4 through 18.<br>The Guitar Performance specialization offers students the opportunity to study with faculty at an advanced level who have established notable careers in a variety of performance styles. The guitar program was recently honored by Jazz Guitar Online as one of the Top 25 Programs in the U.S. for jazz guitar studies. Performance candidates are required to present two, 2-credit recitals in partial fulfillment of this degree.<br><br>The Choral Conducting specialization focuses on ensemble performance, advanced conducting and rehearsal techniques, repertory and literature, and advisor-approved independent study which focuses on the student's career and educational objectives. Individual recital(s) andor Research and Presentation project(s) are required of Conducting emphasis candidates.<br>The Voice Performance specialization offers students the opportunity to study at an advanced level with nationally known faculty. The MM - Voice Performance degree prepares sudents for careers in performance and pedagogy, and offers exceptional opportunities to perform in USU Opera and Utah Festival Opera. MM students will have the opportunity to work with internationally recognized artists and teachers. Past visiting artists include Kelli O'Hara, Dr. Scott McCoy, and Libby Larsen.View additional information about voice at USU by visiting the pages for Voice Performance and Choral Education.