Why choose Westminster

Take your music performance and leadership skills to the next level.

Our rigorous online programs are designed to fit the needs of working artists, allowing students to balance professional obligations with remote study. Meanwhile, our on-campus graduate programs offer students extensive, professional-level performance opportunities to develop their craft as part of our conservatory-style community.

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6 choirs, including the GrammyⓇ Award-winning Westminster Symphonic Choir

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Online and on-campus learning options with our accomplished faculty

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Join a community of prestigious alumni located around the world

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Online master’s programs

Westminster’s online programs provide working musicians from across the country and abroad access to advanced instruction in choral pedagogy, sacred music, voice pedagogy and music education without having to relocate or compromise their career.

  • Master of Choral Pedagogy, M.C.P.
  • Sacred Music, M.M. 
  • Voice Pedagogy, M.V.P. (Classical and Musical Theatre tracks)
  • Music Education, M.M.E
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On-campus master’s programs

Westminster’s on-campus programs offer a hands-on learning experience for students to apply what they learn with personalized vocal training, endless performance opportunities and access to the Presser Voice Lab to study voice acoustics, anatomy and physiology.

  • Choral Conducting, M.M.
  • Dual Degree in Music Education and Teaching
  • Music Education, M.M.E.
  • Voice Pedagogy & Performance, M.M. (Performance or Pedagogy emphasis)
  • Sacred Music, M.M.
James Harris
There is no other place that has this perfect balance of superior faculty, long-lasting heritage, and uplifting colleagues.”
James Harris '21

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