Music Education
Overview
Gordon College’s music education major will equip you to share your love of music and learning with the next generation.
Our hands-on approach will have you working in K–12 classrooms during your very first semester of college. Research-backed methods, personalized courses, mentoring and ensemble performances will prepare you to become a music educator with the power to harness every individual’s innate musicality. After graduation you’ll be eligible to pursue licensure for K–12 teaching in instrumental, choral or general music in Massachusetts, with reciprocity in 48 states.
Why study music education at Gordon?
Gordon has had a 100 percent music education teacher placement rate for 20 years.
Be part of a strong, supportive community dedicated to academic and musical excellence at the intersection of faith and the arts. At Gordon you’ll compose and perform in our state-of-the-art facilities and have access to world-renowned conservatories and concert halls on the North Shore and in nearby Boston. Our faculty and cooperating mentors in surrounding public school districts will share best practices and the most current national standards in music teaching and learning.
What can Christians bring to music education?
Listening to music has the power to lift us out of ourselves. Music educators have an incredible opportunity to bless students of all ages and backgrounds by introducing them to power of music. They also have the unique chance to identify special skills in young people, train them in their gifting and watch them flourish into performers and creators.
| Degree | Bachelor of Music |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | Adams School of Music and the Arts |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Music Education Courses
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Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is integral to the music curriculum at Gordon:
- Pre-practicum and practicum experiences place you in schools during your first semester
- Sing in a choir or perform with the orchestra, symphonic band or jazz ensemble
- Partner with local schools and nonprofit organizations like the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and Gordon Children’s Choir
- Share the gift of music-making with workshops in the local community
- Serve on the Collegiate National Association for Music Education
- Attend the Massachusetts Music Educators Association annual conference
- Perform weekly in musicianship class
- Absorb world-class performances in the Faculty Artist Series or Alton C. Bynum Recital Series
- Tour with our ensembles
Apply & Audition
The first step to joining the music program is to apply to Gordon. Once you have been accepted submit your audition application and choose an audition date. Auditions are for the music major, music minor or ensemble participation scholarships.
Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue with a degree in music education?
Gordon’s highly regarded, immersive program’s top-level training prepares you for careers in music education, including:
- Studio teacher
- Music teacher (K–12)
- Band, choir or orchestra director
- Fine arts administrator
- Music therapist
"I had so many formative opportunities as a music education major at Gordon. The small size of the music department and the caliber and dedication of its faculty were a perfect fit for me as a young musician.”
Corey Seapy '08
Director of Bands at Millikin University, IL
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