Recent classical guitar alums Kevin Loh ‘25 and Chandler Dillingham ‘25 have taken the next steps in their careers by returning to teach at their alma mater. Loh and Dillingham both discovered a passion for music education while studying under mentor René Izquierdo. “It’s a great honor for any teacher …
Music Education, MM MM
You’re already inspiring the next generation of musical artists as a music educator. Now it’s time for you to be a student again. Build on your skills, transform your teaching practice, and set yourself up for continued success in the field. We’ve got a music education master’s degree designed just for you.
Our Master of Music in Music Education offers a perfect opportunity for practicing music educators with an undergraduate degree in music education and at least two years of teaching experience in a school setting. Our concentration builds on your existing knowledge of teaching pedagogy in a variety of areas of music education, whether general, choral or instrumental. We will help you to strengthen your philosophical underpinnings, explore opportunities for action research in a school setting, and offer additional areas of exploration including applied instrumental or vocal study, conducting technique, music theory and music history.
Program Type
Master’s
Program Format
On Campus
What it’s like to be a music education masters degree student at Peck School of the Arts
When you study music education at UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative community of musicians and educators. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art instructional technology and facilities, plus opportunities to attend concerts, master classes and workshops led by world-renowned musicians and educators. You’ll gain real-world experience through our partnerships with local schools and community organizations, and you’ll develop a network of colleagues and mentors who will support you throughout your career.
But don’t take our word for it. Experience for yourself what it is like to be a student here by scheduling a personalized tour with one of our graduate program coordinators.
Master’s Degree in Music Education Details
Our Music Education MM offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics, from music theory and history to pedagogy and curriculum design. You’ll take courses in music education research, assessment and technology, and you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in areas that interest you. With a strong emphasis on practical application, our program is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career as a music educator.
To offer you the flexibility you need, our core music education courses are offered both in the summer and evenings, some provided in an online format. Other courses are offered during the academic year in the late afternoon and evening hours.
Explore the Music, MM: Music Education requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Scholarships & Aid
UW-Milwaukee and Peck School of the Arts offers a variety of cost-saving opportunities, including scholarships, grants, fellowships and residency-based tuition rates. Learn more about scholarship and aid opportunities available to you.
Graduate Assistantships
Students may be eligible to receive funding support and tuition remission through graduate assistantships. Approximately half of our students receive a teaching assistantship, which includes full tuition remission, stipend and benefits eligibility. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll have varying assistantship responsibilities depending on degree, instrument, and experience.
Music Graduate Assistantship Responsibilities
Composition
- Studio and classroom instruction
- Assist with chamber ensemble management
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Conducting
- Serve as an assistant conductor with university ensembles
- Assist with recruitment and outreach activities
- Provide ensemble and departmental support
Guitar
- Studio, lesson and classroom instruction
- Assist with chamber ensemble management
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Music History & Literature
- Studio and classroom instruction
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Piano
- Studio and classroom instruction
- Rehearsal and performance accompaniment for choral, chamber and instrumental ensembles
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Strings
- Studio, lesson and classroom instruction
- Assist with orchestra and chamber ensemble management
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Voice
- Studio, lesson and classroom instruction
- Assist with choral, opera and vocal ensemble management
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion
- Studio, lesson and classroom instruction
- Assist with orchestra, wind band and chamber ensemble management
- Studio and departmental duties (dependent upon experience)
Music Performances
With a season packed with music concerts, you’ll have many opportunities to put your hard work on display for live audiences in our performance venues. You can also support your fellow musicians by attending their performances and broaden your musical horizons through limited engagements from visiting artists and touring acts. Learn more about venues and performing arts events.
Student Recitals
Peck School of the Arts music students take the stage in solo and group student recitals throughout the school year. Students showcase musical technique and skill, while audience members enjoy exceptional performances by Milwaukee’s emerging musicians.
Internships & Opportunities
Located within the cultural capital of Wisconsin, students regularly perform professionally both as soloists and chamber musicians in the greater Milwaukee community while earning their degree. See where your education can take you. Learn more about internships and opportunities.
Student Organizations & Clubs
Meet like-minded people in a wide variety of student organizations and clubs who inspire creativity and will support your aspirations. Collaborate and create, network with professional artists, and deepen your connection with faculty, mentors and fellow students outside of the classroom.
Study Abroad
We believe that a complete education in the arts should take you beyond the classroom and the local community. By studying abroad, you’ll gain more than a change of scenery. You’ll embark on a transformative educational experience and bring a global perspective to your field of study. Explore upcoming trips offered in partnership with the Center for International Education.
Music Alumni Stories
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Inspired by their mentor, classical guitar alumni return to teach at their alma mater
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Guitar students and alumni shine on international stagesThe Peck School of the Arts guitar program is recognized for its distinguished faculty and the achievements of its students and alumni. Led by internationally renowned artist René Izquierdo, the program continues to produce musicians who thrive on competitive stages around the world. We recap several summer successes from students and …
Music Careers
- Accompanist
- Acoustic Engineer
- Arranger
- Artist Management
- Arts Administrator
- Audio Software Designer & Programmer
- Audio / Visual Technician
- Broadcast Engineer
- Chamber Musician
- Clinician
- Consultant
- Collaborative Pianist
- Community Arts Organizer
- Composer
- Concert Production / Promotion
- Conductor (Band, Choral, Orchestral)
- Curator
- Diction Coach
- Early Music Performer
- Editor
- Educator / Education Director
- Ensemble Administration
- Entertainer
- Ethnomusicologist
- Event Manager
- Film / Television / Theatre / Gaming Composer
- Foley Artist
- Folk Music Performer
- Instrumental Performer
- Instrument Building / Repairing / Restoration
- Jazz Performer
- Licensing Administrator
- Luthier
- Managing Director
- Mastering Engineer
- Media Developer
- Military Bands / Orchestras
- Music Cognition (Science & Medicine)
- Music Critic / Journalist / Blogger
- Music Historian
- Music Librarian
- Music Publicist
- Music Store Owner
- Music Supervisor
- Music Therapist
- Music Theorist
- Musical Theatre Artist
- Musicologist
- Multimedia Artist
- Opera Performer
- Opera Dramaturg
- Opera Management
- Opera Prompter
- Orchestral Musician
- Outreach & Educational Programming
- Peace Corps (Teaching Music Abroad)
- Piano Tuner / Technician
- Pit Musician
- Private Studio Teacher
- Producer
- Publisher
- Radio Manager / Broadcasting
- Recitalist
- Recording Artist
- Record Label Executive
- Singer / Vocalist
- Songwriter / Lyricist
- Sound Designer / Engineer
- Sound Technician
- Stage Manager
- Suzuki Instructor
- Studio Musician
- Talent Agent / Director
- Vocal Coach
- Voice Therapist
Master’s Degree in Music Education Faculty
Which faculty you have within this program is dependent upon your chosen courses or interests. For a list of all Music faculty and staff please click the button below.
- Assistant Professor, Choral Music Education
- Area Head, Music Education
- Director, Bella Voce
- huttonj@uwm.edu
- 414-251-8155
- Music Building 159
