MA in Music Leadership

Half of the required courses are taught by the Eastman’s Associate Professor of Music Leadership, Rachel Roberts. The remaining required courses are taught by other experts from the field of music leadership, including the Director of the Institute for Music Leadership James Doser, Don Franzen, Judy Ricker, Ronald Salluzzo, and Mark Wilson.  Music-based degree electives will be chosen from the rich performance and scholarly Eastman curriculum. All of the required courses are scheduled during evening hours, specifically designed to allow students the full opportunity to participate in other courses and activities throughout the Eastman community.

• Innovative Musical Leadership curriculum:
  • Creative and Innovative Leadership in Musical Enterprises
  • Designing Creative Initiatives for Musical Enterprises: Practicum
  • Generating and Screening Entrepreneurial Ideas in Music
  • Leadership Issues in Music
• Administration curriculum:
  • Music Administration and Governance
  • Economics of Musical Arts Organizations
  • Introduction to Financial Management
  • Law and Music
• Marketing and Engagement curriculum:
  • Marketing for Musical Enterprises
  • Development and Fundraising in Music
• Music Electives
  • Performance: Select from a variety of performance opportunities, including chamber music, large ensembles, and applied lessons. Auditions may be required.
  • Academic: Register for music courses, including music history, music theory, conducting, or humanities. Placement exams may be required for some courses.
• Internship or Mentorship
  • This capstone experience is individually designed to support each MAML candidate’s independent learning objectives
  • Internships provide students with an opportunity to work with a national-level musical organization under the supervision of senior management.
  • Mentorships pair students for individualized support of a student’s approved entrepreneurial project.

The Master of Arts in Music Leadership degree builds on the opportunities available in Eastman’s world-class Arts Leadership Program, the first of its kind in the nation, now in its third decade.

As a participant in the Master of Arts in Music Leadership Degree program, you have the ability to register for ALP courses for free by registering at the ALC 400 level. Additionally, it is possible to pursue the Master of Arts in Music Leadership in conjunction with some other graduate degree programs at Eastman.

It is also possible to pursue this degree as a part-time student. For more information about these options, as well as application information and degree program costs, please visit Eastman’s Graduate Admissions website.