Master's in Music

Houghton College offers a transformative educational experience that prepares students for a life of purpose and service. The college emphasizes academic excellence across a broad spectrum of disciplines, encouraging students to explore and engage in critical thinking within a supportive and nurturing community. Houghton College stands out for its dedication to holistic development, fostering spiritual growth, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility. With a faculty deeply invested in mentoring and a campus culture that values community service, Houghton provides not just an education but a foundation for a meaningful and purposeful life. The college's Christian identity serves as the cornerstone for a diverse and inclusive community, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace their faith, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

Building on the foundation of a well-established undergraduate music program, the graduate program in music seeks to foster fine music-making combined with academic rigor, informed and deepened by Christian perspective. Many graduate programs achieve musical excellence; many also combine that excellence with serious academic engagement. But Houghton’s intent is to establish a uniquely Christian synthesis of disciplined art with thoughtfully reasoned Christian perspective, deliberately connected to the wider world of learning.