Barbara Gordon

Dr. Barbara Gordon is an Associate Professor at Felician University's School of Arts & Sciences. She has held faculty positions at Felician College (2007–present), Montclair State University, Baruch College (CUNY), Ramapo College of New Jersey, and New York University, specializing in French language and music instruction. Her research focuses on French composer Maurice Delage, including interviews with Parisian cultural figures and a recorded CD of his works. Current projects include studies on lesser-known French mélodie composers and piano pedagogy innovations, with an NEH grant application pending for Paterson, NJ music research.

Education:

• MA and PhD in Musicology – New York University
• BFA in Music – University of Connecticut
• Rouen Conservatoire (France) – Advanced Studies

Research & Performances: A champion of Delage's oeuvre, Dr. Gordon combines scholarly analysis with live performances at venues like Weill Recital Hall and Lincoln Center. Her pedagogical work emphasizes creative approaches to music education. Recent interests bridge 20th-century French music and contemporary urban compositions from Paterson, New Jersey.

Teaching: Courses include World Music, Broadway Musical History, French language instruction, and applied voice/piano performance. She directs Felician University Choir and oversees instrumental performance practices.

Grants & Collaborations: NEH grant application in progress for Paterson music studies. Collaborates with institutions in France (Rouen Conservatoire) and across U.S. universities through pedagogy research networks.