Master of Music in Music Education IN-PERSON: This 10-month degree program fully leads you to your initial teaching license in Massachusetts public schools.

The program on Longy’s campus in the cultural hub of Boston, affords access to the full resources, opportunities, and community of the conservatory. Practicums include working with Pre-K–12 students in urban-based settings within Greater-Boston area public schools, Longy’s Sistema Side- by-Side program, and numerous community music programs and El Sistema-inspired sites state-wide. Leads to Pre-K–12 Music Teaching Licensure in Massachusetts and reciprocity with many states.

Master of Music in Music Education ONLINE: This one- or two-year degree program (your choice!) can be completed without taking time off from your teaching career.

This degree is uniquely designed to integrate practices of social change in the music classroom. Graduates will be prepared to amplify the voices of students from all backgrounds, create and make music from diverse cultures, and approach music teaching from a holistic and equity-based perspective.