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Pursue an Immersive Experince as You Study Music
Musicians who want to pursue a career as an orchestral performer will find ample opportunities to practice and display their skills with a Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments from Webster University.
Our curriculum is designed to create challenging and engaging instruction focused on improving and broadening the skills of the individual as a musician and orchestra member. Students will work with our highly trained and experienced faculty in creating a personalized study plan, tailored to their individual interests and career goals.
As a student in Webster’s Master of Music program, you will be taught skills needed to perform and engage with music that meets your needs and interests. A special emphasis will be taken to ensure students can interact with various music genres and cultural backgrounds with consideration to theoretical, historical and aesthetic frameworks.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the tools, skills and practical experience to apply their knowledge to their future study and interpretation of music throughout their lives.
Choose Webster for your Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral
Instruments
Choose Webster for your Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments
World-Renowned Faculty
Webster University's music faculty includes experienced and dedicated performers with the professional background to teach and guide students in their desired emphasis.
Performance Opportunities
At Webster, you will find a variety of opportunities to perform in solo and orchestra groups, as well as showcase your skills in composing. You’ll have access to world-class performances from faculty, peers and professional groups.
Music and Arts-Focused Community
St. Louis is home to a variety of new and longstanding fine arts institutions that regularly host performances, events and exhibits. You’ll find a network of talented and experienced musicians and opportunities to attend performances by organizations like the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Graduate Scholarships
When you study as a graduate student in the Department of Music, you will have access to merit-based scholarships, such as the Buder Foundation Scholarship, which is available to graduate students after their first year. For more information, interested applicants should contact the chair of the Department of Music, Carla Collett, PhD. Scholarship applications are due by April 1.
Top-Ranked University
Webster is a full member of the National Association of Schools of Music and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Webster Holds Longtime NASM Membership
Webster University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). An important marker of standing among music programs in the U.S., NASM establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines.
70+
Years as Member of NASM
Master of Music in Performance
Find out more about the overall master’s degree curriculum, audition information, learning outcomes and more.
Program Details
Explore our catalog for more details about admission requirements for our Master of Music, including audition information and degree courses for the general track and emphases areas.
Locations
The Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments is offered at the Webster Groves, Missouri campus.
What Can You Do with a Master’s in Orchestral Instruments?
Webster students who graduate with a Master of Music in Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments will develop skills, like teamwork, improvisation and discipline that will position you for a variety of roles, such as:
- Music Director
- Composer
- Music Teacher
- Solo Entertainer
- Orchestra Member
Career Outlook for Orchestral Musicians
Jobs in the music field, especially those related to performance and composition, are expected to grow over the next decade. A graduate music degree can give you a career boost as a music educator, performer or composer.
Salaries for Master’s in Music Graduates
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for Music Directors and Composers was $62,590 per year in May 2023.
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Contact the Admissions Office to Find Out More
If you have more questions about the program, your application or other enrollment-related inquiries, contact our Admissions Office.
Call 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or send an email to admit@webster.edu.