Course Schedules & Registration

First-Year Student Cohort 2025

GMU601 Music Theory Review (1 cr.)*
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: June 30–August 1, 2025; 8:15–10:15 a.m.
*Course meets in person, on-campus only.
*Class does not meet during the week of July 14–18, 2025.
*Class does not meet on Friday July 4, 2025
*Review course only required of those degree students who do not pass the Music Theory Diagnostic Exam

GMU602 Music History Review | ONLINE REVIEW COURSE (1 cr.)*
Review course only required of those degree students who do not pass the Music History Diagnostic Exam. The diagnostic exam is administered online during the fall semester following a student's first summer of study in the degree program. The review course takes place exclusively online in an asynchronous format during the spring semester.

GMU624 Learning and Assessment (2 cr.)
Online: June 9– June 29, 2025 (asynchronous)
On-Campus: Tuesdays, Thursdays, June 30–August 1, 2025; 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 14–18, 2025.

GMU616 Techniques of Conducting (2 cr.)
Online: June 9–June 29, 2025 (3 weeks asynchronous online)
Continuation On Campus: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
June 30–August 1, 2025; 2:25–3:45 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 14–18, 2025.
No class Friday, July 4.

GMU620 Lab Ensemble (1 cr.)*
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
(M, W; Instrumental Lab Band | T, TH Choral Lab Ensemble | F; General Music Activity)
All students in the MMED program attend all disciplines of the Lab Ensemble, and will attend this ensemble class every day, regardless of their specific teaching discipline or major instrument.
June 30–August 1, 2025; 1–2:15 p.m.
*Course meets in person, on-campus only.
*Class does not meet during the week of July 14–18, 2025
*Class does not meet Friday July 4, 2025.

GMU622 Foundations of Music Education (2 cr.)
Online: June 9–June 29, 2025 (3 weeks asynchronous online)
Continuation On Campus: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,
June 30–August 1, 2025; 10:20 a.m.–12 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 14–18, 2025.
Class does not meet Friday July 4, 2025.

Second-Year Student Cohort 2024

GMU610 Analytical Techniques ( 2cr.)
Online: June 3–June 23, 2024 (asynchronous)
On-Campus: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, June 24–July 26, 2024; 8:20–10:10 a.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.

GMU620 Lab Ensemble (1 cr.)*
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
(M, W; Instrumental Lab Band | T, TH Choral Lab Ensemble | F; General Music Activity)
June 24–July 26, 2024; 1–2:15 p.m.
*Course meets on-campus only.
*Class does not meet during the week of July 8 - 12, 2024.

GMU614 Non-Western Music (2 cr.)
Online: June 3–June 23, 2024  (3 weeks asynchronous online)
Continuation On Campus: Tuesdays, Thursdays: June 24–July 26, 2024, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.
No classes Thursday, July 4, 2024.

GMU628 Supervision and Administration (2 cr.)
Online: June 3–June 23, 2024 (asynchronous)
On-Campus: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, June 24–July 26, 2024; 10:20 a.m.–12 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.

Third-Year Student Cohort 2024

GMU612 Western Music (2 cr.)
Online: June 3–June 23, 2024 (asynchronous)
On-Campus: Tuesdays, Thursdays, June 24–July 26, 2024; 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.

GMU620 Lab Ensemble (1 cr.)*
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
(M, W; Instrumental Lab Band | T, TH Choral Lab Ensemble | F; General Music Activity)
June 24–July 26, 2024; 1–2:15 p.m.
*Course meets on-campus only.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.

GMU626 Curriculum Development in Music Education (2 cr.)
Online: June 3–June 23, 2024 (asynchronous)
On-Campus: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, June 24–July 26, 2024; 8:20–10:10 a.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.

GMU630 Introduction to Research (2 cr.)
Online: June 3–June 23, 2024 (asynchronous)
On-Campus: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, June 24–July 26, 2024; 10:20 a.m.–12 p.m.
Class does not meet during the week of July 8–12, 2024.

Summer 2024 Electives (Some Restrictions Apply)

GMU618A Conducting Seminar: Instrumental (2cr.)
Limited to a maximum of 3 students, who in addition to seminar study with faculty, will also rotate conducting and leading the Lab Band Ensemble rehearsals on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Prerequisite: GMU616 Techniques of Conducting (unless waived) and permission of the instructor.

GMU618B Conducting Seminar: Choral (2cr.)
Limited to a maximum of 3 students, who in addition to seminar study with faculty, will also rotate conducting and leading the Lab Chorus Ensemble rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Prerequisite: GMU616 Techniques of Conducting (unless waived) and permission of the instructor.

GMU619 General Music Seminar (2cr.)
Limited to a maximum of 3 students, who in addition to seminar study with faculty will also rotate leading the General Music Lab activities on Fridays.
Prerequisite: GMU614 Non-Western Music and permission of the instructor.

GMU5__Workshops (1.5 - 3 cr.)
During the week of July 8 - 12, 2024, major classes suspend for a week of optional professional development workshops, designed to provide a variety of elective credit opportunities for degree-seeking students and professional development opportunities for all music educators at any stage in their professional careers. Topics and clinicians vary every summer.

Courses Offered Outside of the Summer Term

GMU682 Field-Based Teaching Experience (3 cr.)
Independent teaching practicum capstone project carried out in student's own classroom during the academic year. Includes curriculum development, goal setting, mentoring, measuring student outcomes, journaling and portfolio building. Prerequisite: Completion of second or third summer of coursework.

GMU671 MMEA All-State Conference (1 cr.)
The Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-Sate Conference is held annually in Boston each March. Conference attendees may earn one graduate credit for conference participation (which fulfills elective requirements for degree students). Contact hour documentation, proof of attendance and summary paper required.

GMU5__  Fall & Winter Weekend Intensive Workshops (1 cr.)
Over one weekend in the fall semester, and one in the winter, Gordon College offers one (1) credit workshops that take place over a Friday night, 4:30–8:30 p.m. and a Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Topics and clinicians vary each year. Credits earned for these programs can satisfy elective requirements for the Master of Music Education Program.

Applied Music (1 cr.)
Students enrolled in the Master of Music Education degree program may study applied music lessons for graduate credit during the academic year. Up to 4 hours of applied credit may be used towards the degree as electives. Lessons are arranged individually with the instructor, and an audition may be required.

Music Ensembles (1 cr.)
Students enrolled in the Master of Music Education degree program may participate in the College's performing ensembles for credit. Ensemble opportunities include the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra. Minimum rehearsal and performance attendance expectations must be met.

Late Spring & Summer Semester 2025

EDU562 Human Development and Learning (3 cr.) *ONLINE
Asynchronous online course.  2 course start options.
Late Spring Sub-Term April 1 - June 22, 2025
Summer Term June 23 - August 31, 2025

The course will be fully online and have asynchronous weekly modules. This means that students will use a variety of digital tools to interact with course content (human development and learning), other class participants, and the course instructor on their own schedule. This is a rigorous course that has deadlines for assignments at least weekly. We hope that not being required to “log in” for class meetings at a specific time will provide the flexibility our students need to continue their coursework amidst the busy schedule of working adults. Opportunities for informal virtual chat (via zoom) with the instructor and other course participants will be available at various times.

GMU543 Woodwinds Methods Class (1 cr.) IN PERSON
June 30 – July 11 | Course meets on campus in person M/W 9:00 am – 10:10 am
July 14 – 18 | No classes (optional teacher workshops week)
July 21 – August 1 | Course meets on campus in person M/W 9:00 am – 10:10 am
This course meets in person on campus at Gordon College.

GMU545 Strings Methods Class (1 cr.) IN PERSON
June 30 – July 11 | Course meets on campus in person T/TH 8:15 am – 9:30 am
July 14 – 18 | No classes (optional teachers workshops week)
July 21 – August 1 | Course meets on campus in person T/TH 8:15 am - 9:30 am
This course meets in person on campus at Gordon College.

GMU550 Conducting ( 2 cr.) **HYBRID
June 9 – June 29 | 3 weeks of Asynchronous online learning
June 30 – July 11 | Course meets on campus in person M,T,W,TH,F 2:30 – 3:50 pm
No class Friday July 4
July 14 – 18 | No classes (optional teachers workshops week)
July 21 – August 1 | Course meets on campus in person, M,T,W,TH, F 2:30 – 3:50 pm
No class Friday August 1

GMU558 Instrumental Methods & Literature (3 cr.) **HYBRID/Includes Instrumental Ensemble
*Co Requisite GMU620 Instrumental Lab Ensemble Participation Required
June 9 – 29  Asynchronous online; weekly deadlines for course engagement and assignments
June 30 – July 11;  Mon/Wed; 10:20 am – 12:00 pm in person on campus
July 14 – 18  no classes this week (optional teachers workshops week)
July 21 – August 1; Mon/Wed; 10:20 – 12:00 pm in person on campus
Friday August 1  Culminating Lab Ensemble Concert, 1:00 pm  (participation is required)

**GMU620 Instrumental Lab Ensemble (0 cr.) Participation Required for GMU558 students
Students will play a wind/brass/strings or percussion instrument in the Graduate Music Student Instrumental Band Ensemble consisting of Master’s Degree students, Post-Baccalaureate Initial License students and community teacher members.
June 30 – July 11:  Mon/Wed; 1:00 – 2:15 pm in person on campus
July 14– 18  no classes this week (optional teachers workshops week)
July 21 – August 1; Mon/Wed; 1:00 – 2:15 pm in person on campus
Friday August 1 Culminating Lab Ensemble Concert, 1:00 pm (participation required)

GMU565 Music Education I/Elementary Methods (3 cr.) *HYBRID
June 9 – June 29 | 3 weeks of Asynchronous online learning
June 30 – July 11 | Virtual class meetings via Zoom T/TH 9:30 – 11:00 am
July 14 – 18 | no class meetings (optional teachers workshops week)
July 21 – Aug 1 | Class meets IN PERSON ON CAMPUS T/TH 9:30 am – 11:30 pm

GMU555 World Music (2) *ONLINE
This is an asynchronous online course administered in partnership with the Acadeum Course Share Platform. Course delivery and participation takes place through UMASS Global's online learning platform.
June  23 - August 17, 2025

2025 Summer Workshop Week for Music Educators

Optional Music Educator Professional Development Workshop programming takes place July 14–18, 2025. Registration is open to any and all music educators and graduate students at any stage in their career or education. Registration options include the opportunity to earn graduate credit, which can be applied toward future Master's Degree program elective requirements.

Learn more about the 2025 workshop topics, clinicians, and program schedules.