Wells Summer Music Institute
The Wells Summer Music Institute (WSMI) empowers music educators by enhancing their skills and advancing their professional development through immersive summer courses and workshops. WSMI offers an innovative blend of academic courses as well as specialized seminars led by nationally recognized leaders in 21st-century music education. We provide courses in various modalities, with three pricing options, allowing educators a flexible and personalized approach to their learning. All courses meet NASM accreditation standards and fulfill requirements for teacher certification renewal and professional growth programs. The mission of the Wells School of Music is to deliver an inclusive, world-class education by engaging students in diverse and evolving educational experiences that fosters artistic excellence and empowers them to become valuable contributors to the future of music education.
Contact our Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Jonathan Fowler, with any questions about the WSMI.
4 OPTIONS TO ENROLL
Students with a master's degree who are seeking additional graduate credits can enroll in summer courses as non-degree-seeking students. This option allows you to earn continuing education credits while benefiting from a $200 tuition discount per credit, which would be a $600 tuition discount for a 3-credit course.
Masters+ is accepting applications now. Class registration will open April 14.
Students who do not hold a master’s degree but wish to receive graduate credit may take classes at standard WCU graduate tuition and fees. These credits are transferrable, if later enrolling in a master’s degree program.
Non-Degree Seeking students can apply now. Class registration will open April 14.
Students enrolled in a traditional master’s degree will enroll in the course(s) and pay standard WCU graduate tuition and fees.
Registration for Summer 2025 is now open!
WSMI workshops are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to qualify for Act 48 hours. Students who choose this option will pay a lower rate than standard tuition and will not enroll in the course for university credit.
Registration for Summer 2025 is now open!
SUMMER 2025 COURSE OFFERINGS
Modern Music & Technology
Ensembles & Conducting
Theory & History
Music Education Foundations
All WSMI Courses by Date
| Session Dates | Prefix | Number | Title | Credits | Modality | Faculty Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 to 06/29/2025 | MUE | 510 | Curr Trnds Mus Ed | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Major |
| 05/27/2025 to 06/29/2025 | MUE | 514 | Technology for Music Educators | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Arne |
| 05/27/2025 to 06/29/2025 | MUE | 600 | Assessing and Eval Music Learn | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Gumble, A |
| 06/16/2025 to 07/20/2025 | MHL | 501 | Style Form & Genre | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Hiloski-Fowler |
| 06/16/2025 to 07/20/2025 | MHL | 520 | Music History for Educators | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Lee, H |
| 06/16/2025 to 07/20/2025 | MTC | 512 | Composition I | 3 | Online Synchronous | Maggio |
| 06/16/2025 to 07/20/2025 | MTC | 591 | Music Theory Review | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Silverman |
| 06/22/2025 to 07/03/2025 | MUE | 570-572 | Orff Level I | 4 | In-Person | Bullington |
| 06/22/2025 to 07/03/2025 | MUE | 573-575 | Orff Level II | 4 | In-Person | Bullington |
| 06/22/2025 to 07/03/2025 | MUE | 576-578 | Orff Level III | 4 | In-Person | Bullington |
| 06/23/2025 to 06/27/2025 | MUE | 679 | Spec Subj Seminar | 3 | In-Person | Ryals |
| 06/30/2025 to 08/03/2025 | MUE | 528 | Music for Diverse Learners | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Guerriero |
| 06/30/2025 to 08/03/2025 | MUE | 598 | Integrating Music Technology | 3 | Online Asynchronous | Jacoby |
| 07/07/2025 to 07/11/2025 | MUE | 516 | Recruitment, Retention & Advoc | 3 | In-Person | Kaupilla |
| 07/07/2025 to 07/11/2025 | MUE | 556 | Songwriting for Music Ed | 3 | In-Person | Gulish |
| 07/14/2025 to 07/20/2025 | CON | 581 | Summer Wind Band Symposium | 1-3 | In-Person | Yozviak |
| 07/14/2025 to 07/20/2025 | CON | 582 | Summer Choral Conducting Symp | 1-3 | In-Person | Adams |
| 07/14/2025 to 07/25/2025 | MUE | 560/561 | Kodaly Level I | 4 | In-Person | Trinka |
| 07/14/2025 to 07/25/2025 | MUE | 562/563 | Kodaly Level II | 4 | In-Person | Trinka |
| 07/14/2025 to 07/25/2025 | MUE | 564/565 | Kodaly Level III | 4 | In-Person | Trinka |
| 07/14/2025 to 07/25/2025 | MUE | 566/568 | Kodaly Level III | 6 | In-Person | Trinka |
| 07/21/2025 to 07/27/2025 | CON | 583 | Summer Marching Band Workshop | 1-3 | In-Person | Gumble, A |
| 07/21/2025 to 07/27/2025 | MUE | 545 | Drum Set Ess. for the Music Ed | 3 | In-Person | Costa |
| 07/21/2025 to 07/27/2025 | MUE | 546 | Adv. Drum Set Ess. for MUE | 3 | In-Person | Dicianni |
| 07/28/2025 to 08/01/2025 | MUE | 555 | Modern Music Making | 3 | In-Person | Bowman |
| 07/28/2025 to 08/01/2025 | MUE | 604 | Innovations in Choral Music Ed | 3 | In-Person | Camacho |
| 08/04/2025 to 08/08/2025 | MWE | 536 | Beyond the Classroom: Building Your Brand as a Music Educator | 3 | In-Person | Gulish |
Additional Information
Tuitions and Fees
| Enrollment Options | In-State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|
|
Master's+ |
Tuition - $316 per credit* Fees - $139 per credit *Reflects $200 tuition discount |
Tuition - $574 per credit* Fees - $151 per credit *Reflects $200 tuition discount |
|
Non-Degree Seeking |
Tuition - $516 per credit Fees - $139 per credit |
Tuition - $774 per credit Fees - $151 per credit |
|
Master's Students |
Tuition - $516 per credit Fees - $139 per credit |
Tuition - $774 per credit Fees - $151 per credit |
|
ACT 48 Workshop |
$1200 per workshop* *Costs may vary by program |
|
Parking
Students can park in M Lot, which is the large parking lot outside of Swope Music Building. There is no charge to park in M Lot during the summer sessions.
Housing
University Student Housing has rooms available at a nominal fee, you can find more information about their on-campus housing options here. There are also several hotels in close proximity to West Chester. Below is a partial listing.
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndam West Chester (.8 mi)
500 Willowbrook Lane West Chester, PA 19382
610-674-1224
Hotel Warner (1.0 mi)
120 N High St
West Chester, PA 19380 610 692-6920
Holiday Inn Express and Suites West Chester (3.4 mi)
1310 Wilmington Pike West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-4600
Home2Suites by Downingtown (7.8 mi)
975 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
610-873-1200
Sheraton Great Valley Hotel (9.5 mi)
707 East Lancaster Avenue Frazer, PA 19355
610-524-5500
Meal Plan
WCU offers various meal plan options throughout the year. You can find more information about the meal plan options here.
Choosing Enrollment Options
We provide courses in various modalities, with three pricing options, allowing educators flexibility and a personalized approach to their learning. Choose the option that makes the most sense for you!
Master's+
Students with a master's degree who are seeking additional graduate credits can enroll in summer courses as non-degree-seeking students. This option allows you to earn continuing education credits while benefiting from a $200 tuition discount per credit.
Non-Degree Seeking
Students who do not hold a master's degree but wish to receive graduate credit may take classes at standard WCU graduate tuition and fees. These credits are transferrable, if later enrolling in a master's degree program.
Master's
Students enrolled in a traditional master's degree will enroll in the course(s) and pay standard WCU graduate tuition and fees.
Act 48
WSMI workshops are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to qualify for Act 48 hours. Students who choose this option will pay a lower rate than standard tuition and will not enroll in the course for university credit.