“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.” – Yo-Yo Ma
The Music Education Major in the Master of Music degree program, (M.Mus.), is designed for music educators who wish to specialize, research and develop in their own field and to take their place as leaders in the spheres of culture and education.
The program is rich in content, with a varied curriculum that enables students to deepen their knowledge as they familiarize themselves with trends and innovations in Israel and around the world, all in a supportive and professional atmosphere.
The curriculum, taught by senior faculty of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, includes advanced studies in research methods, seminars for research in music education, trends and innovations in the field of music education as well as private instrumental lessons to enhance musical skills and performance. The program will also feature live and online lectures with the world's greatest lecturers in the field of Music Education.
Graduates of the program have taken key positions of teaching and management in the Israeli educational system and in various educational institutions.
