Gordon Haramaki

Gordon Haramaki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at San Jose State University (SJSU), serving as Graduate Coordinator and Music History Coordinator. He directs the Collegium Musicum, the university's early music ensemble, and was a founding member of Musica Humana, an Early Music Collective at UCLA. Additionally, he co-edits echo: a music-centered journal, an online interdisciplinary publication.

Education:

• PhD in Musicology, University of California, Los Angeles (2008)
• MA in Musicology, UCLA (2000)
• BA in Music, UCLA (1998)

Research Interests: His work focuses on late Renaissance and early Baroque music, particularly the works of Claudio Monteverdi. He explores intersections between music, text, and performance practices, with additional interests in film music, Japanese court music (gagaku), and American Musical Theater. Key themes include genre representation, embodiment in music, and interdisciplinary connections between music and other arts.

Key Awards:

• Ciro Zoppo Research Fellowship (2001) for work on Nicholas Lanier
• Ingolf Dahl Award in Musicology (2005), sponsored by the American Musicological Society
• UCLA Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award (2004)

Advising and Leadership: Haramaki emphasizes innovative teaching and student engagement, as reflected in his Distinguished Teaching Award. He advises on Baroque performance practices and coordinates graduate programs in music history. Through his direction of Collegium Musicum, he integrates historical research with live performance. His collaborative projects include founding Musica Humana and co-editing echo, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.

Labs/Teams: Directs SJSU's Collegium Musicum ensemble and collaborates with Bay Area early music groups like Philharmonia Baroque and San José Chamber Orchestra. His work bridges academic research and performance through initiatives like the Beethoven Center and Humanities & Arts Student Showcase.