Earn your Master’s or Doctorate in Music Education online from Boston University. The Boston University School of Music, established in 1972, was the first degree-granting music institution in the United States. It offers a rich heritage and a proven curriculum grounded in music theory and musicology, and has a track record of producing excellent music educators. Master’s students can complete their coursework in as few as 16 months, and Doctoral students in as few as 24 months.