IUP offers the Master of Arts with the following concentrations:
- Students are offered a course of study in music pedagogy, educational learning theory, research and performance, designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of music educators, especially K–12.
- Students have the opportunity to study with full-time faculty specialists in their performance area.
- Major performance ensembles include orchestra, three concert bands, marching band, three choral ensembles, two jazz ensembles, opera and music theater, percussion ensemble, and various studio ensembles.
- Sub-specialties available in either choral or instrumental conduting.
