Master of Arts in Community Music

Graduate Studies
- Master of Arts in Community Music

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Contact

Sojung Hong

P: 847.628.1113

E: shong@judsonu.edu

Master of Arts in Community Music at Judson

Our Program

Judson University’s Master of Arts in Community Music is a groundbreaking program with a strong engagement between academic work and community-service activities. The program is grounded in transformative perspectives on music performance, teaching, and production. Students will be trained to nurture various community groups with culturally relevant music activities and provide vital changes in the community. Those communities include after-school programs, senior communities, local libraries, churches, under-represented people like the incarcerated, those with disabilities, various ethnic groups, and more. The Master of Arts in Community Music degree utilizes a combination of in-person and online coursework, designed to be completed within four semesters.

2-Year Plan

Full Course List

How to Apply

Complete in under 24 months

Held on our main campus in Elgin

35-40 credit hours

36 miles northwest of Chicago

Achieve These Outcomes

You will have opportunities to accomplish one or more of these goals:

Teach music classes at community music schools, senior communities, after-school programs, churches, and other community groups
Be a creative ensemble leader and performer for diverse communities
Be a music entrepreneur who consistently produces new music for audiences in the community
Work as creative administrative staff in a music program at an arts organization, government agency, school, or community group

Choose Your Concentration

The program offers three different tracks: Artist-Teacher, Community Music Leader, and Music Producer. While all three tracks require students to take core courses, applied music courses, research courses, and a recital presentation, each track has its own emphasis and thus pursues slightly different career paths.

Artist-Teacher

The Artist-Teacher track concentrates on performance-related classes.

Community Music Leader

The Community Music Leader track focuses on developing organizational leadership skills.

Music Producer

The Music Producer track is designed for audio recording engineers and producers who desire to use their technology-based skills for community music development.

Additional Information

Learn about the Master of Arts in Community Music program, application process, tuition and fees, and answers to frequently asked questions.

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