Posted on January 14, 2026
Gordon College Announces Transformational New Building: Adams Center for Music
Generous Gift from the Adams Family Ushers in New Era for Music at Gordon
Gordon College
Adams School of Music and the Arts
Bring your creativity to life
Your creative passion is an extension of God the Creator and it has the power to bring meaning to a content-saturated, connection-starved world. In the Adams School of Music and the Arts, you’ll learn from accomplished musicians, artists, designers, performers and storytellers who embody the call to the highest level of craftsmanship and commitment to Christ. As you immerse in the creative process and learn to connect vision to artistic execution, you will be equipped as a confident, excellent creator.
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70+
annual music, art and theatre events
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100%
Music Education teacher placement rate
for 20+ years
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25 miles
from Boston's arts scene
Interested in learning more about the Adams school?
Attend a music or theatre visit day to learn from our faculty, observe our rehearsal process, meet our wonderful students and even perform in concert with Gordon's music ensembles.
Learn From Experts and Through Experiences
Our world class, award winning faculty are dedicated to a superior student experience that prepares you for success. Outside the classroom, you’ll regularly work in the studio or on the stage, practicing and honing your skills.
Undergraduate students may also choose to study abroad at Gordon’s signature arts program in Orvieto, Italy; see the world’s best plays in the U.K. on a faculty-led seminar; or tour with a Gordon ensemble or chamber music group.
On campus you may take masterclasses with Grammy award-winning guest artists or join a drama clubs, film festival or speaking competition. Off campus students complete internships at design firms, museums, galleries, churches, schools and community theatre programs.
Uniquely Collaborative
The Adams School of Music and the Arts is an intentionally collaborative hub of all creative disciplines at the College: music, art, theatre and communication arts. In it, you’ll find an atmosphere of wide-thinking, possibility-brimming, joy-filled creativity. As both a creative and Christian community, we experience deepened faith through the arts—creating, studying and enjoying them together.
From the very beginning of your Gordon experience, you’ll be welcomed by your advisor, invested faculty and peers, who will all shape and support your experience as you work to reach your God-given potential.
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5,000+
hours annually devoted to theatre productions
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Top 20
Best Theatre Colleges
–Niche
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100%
design studio students complete an internship
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.
From the Dean
The Adams School of Music and the Arts is a community of faithful artists, musicians, storytellers and performers who share their creativity for the enrichment of our campus, the North Shore community and the world. The arts are integral to the Gordon College experience; we know how profoundly they deepen our connection to God and each other, and they provide a safe space for dialogue and healing in our increasingly polarized society. Our founder A. J. Gordon, himself a musician, championed music for all and paved the way for the transformative power of artistry and creativity at Gordon College today.
— Sarita Kwok Dean of the Adams School D.M.A. Yale University School of Music
Hear from a Gordon College grad
The training and guidance I received at Gordon was incomparable. I feel able to approach rehearsals for various shows fully equipped with the tools to sing/learn multiple vocal parts and maintain vocal health despite the demands of the show. In addition, the faith-based, well-rounded coursework and opportunities gave me the unique opportunity to grow in my relationship with God while developing my musical craft.
— Michael Gaudio ‘16 B.A. in Music and Theatre Arts, Baritone, M.F.A. in Musical Theatre, Boston Conservatory
Where Passion Meets Success
Graduates of Gordon College's Adams School for Music and the Arts have interned, worked and earned advanced degrees at:
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Posted on April 5, 2025
A Movement of Worship: God’s Chosen Gospel Choir and the United Gospel Experience Tour
As the tour's final stop, gospel choirs featuring over 150 students from Gordon College, UMass Lowell, Trinity College, University of Hartford, God's Chosen and University of Providence will take the stage at Gordon on Saturday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Gordon College is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
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