Overview

This unique summer-only hybrid Gordon College - Music Education program combines online and on-campus coursework with peer-led music lab ensembles that will improve both your musicianship and teaching skills.

Why choose a master’s in music education at Gordon?

A degree in music education from Gordon will give you the balance of practical and theoretical preparation you need to be an effective teacher and music education advocate. This music education degree is also designed to create an inspiring learning environment that elevates your musicianship and creates a close-knit community.

Make Music With Your Peers Every Day

Unique among master's in music education summer programs, Gordon’s program features The Lab Ensemble course experience. During your time on campus, you will alternate daily participation in an instrumental, choral, and general music lab ensemble setting and make music with your music education colleagues.

Develop A Professional And Artistic Community

Relationships and shared experiences with your master's in music education peers will empower you to improve your teaching and to grow as a music educator and musician.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory Review
Non-Western Music
Analytical Techniques
Curriculum Development in Music Education
Conducting Seminar: Choral
Field-Based Teaching Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed graduate program application
Nonrefundable application fee of $25, payable to Gordon College
Letter of introduction from applicant
Professional resumé
Two letters of recommendation (one personal reference; one professional reference)
Three- to four-page typed essay on applicant’s philosophy of teaching and importance of music education in school curriculum
Two official transcripts from each undergraduate or graduate institution attended
Videotaped demonstration of teaching
Conducting seminar application and videotaped demonstration of conducting
International students: TOEFL scores (550 or better with minimum score of 50 on each test area) and an oral proficiency interview
An undergraduate grade point average of 2.85 or higher is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Out-of-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why choose a master’s in music education at Gordon?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Essex

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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