Master of Music Education Summer Workshops and Courses

Graduate Course Offerings for Summer 2026

The Master of Music Education degree is offered in a fully online format.
For questions about the degree, contact David Snyder.

MUS 474: Theory Pedagogy for Educators (3 credit hrs.) 
Instructor: Alex Stephenson 
June 15-July 10 (online) 
Provides educators an opportunity to apply music theory analysis techniques to classroom music. 

*MUS 452: Music Since 1950 (3 credit hrs.) 
Instructor: Allison Alcorn
June 15-July 10 (online) 
Study of musical developments, trends, and styles since 1950 and their interactions. 

MUS 493A22: IL—ACDA Summer Retreat (1-2 credit hrs.)
Instructor: Andy Bruhn
June 24-June 25 (at Normal Community High School)
This course is designed to provide music educators a way to receive graduate credit for participating in the IL-ACDA Summer Workshop. This class can be taken for 1-2 credit hours. The number of credits earned will be determined by the student’s final submission(s).

Student Outcomes:

• Examine diverse choral music from various time periods and levels.
• Describe what is learned through a reflection essay.
• Design a specific strategy for use in the classroom.

Additional information about the retreat can be found on the IL-ACDA website.

*Required course in Master of Music Education degree (fully online)