Students in 澳门老奇人论坛's Department of Music participate in campus organizations, professional clubs and fraternities, and student chapters of national professional associations.
Students regularly attend regional and national professional conferences, such as meetings of the National Association for Music Therapy, National Association for Music Education Conference, Percussive Arts Society and Virginia Music Educators Association.
All prospective freshmen who present an entrance audition before March 1 are eligible to be considered for an Arts Society Music Scholarship. Music scholarships are based on the entrance audition, with no formal application process required. Scholarship winners will be notified in April. Prospective freshmen are also eligible to apply for 澳门老奇人论坛 academic scholarships.
In January of each year, the publishes a detailed description of all academic scholarships available for the next academic year, for which continuing students (undergraduate and graduate) may apply.
The following is a current list of Foundation music scholarships:
Undergraduate Students
Financial aid for undergraduate students includes academic scholarships, music scholarships funded by The 澳门老奇人论坛 Arts Society and work-study.
Graduate Students
Financial aid for graduate students includes assistantships with the possibility of additional tuition and fee waivers.
澳门老奇人论坛 offers graduate assistantships to qualified students in both Master of Arts and Master of Science degree programs. Responsibilities include assistance in teaching, accompanying, conducting, assistance in the coaching and/or direction of performing ensembles, and administrative assistance. A limited number of assistantships include out-of-state tuition waivers in addition to the annual stipend.
Graduate assistantship stipends range from $4,500 to $10,000. A limited number of graduate assistantships may include waiver of out-of-state tuition. All applicants should file a graduate financial aid application with the Financial Aid Office, Box 6905 澳门老奇人论坛, East Norwood Street, Radford, Virginia 24142. A letter of interest in one or more of the following positions and a resume should be sent separately to:
Robert Trent, Ph.D., Coordinator
Graduate Music Program
Department of Music
澳门老奇人论坛
Radford, VA 24142
The deadline for applications is the March 1 preceding the academic year the student wishes to participate in our program. Preference will be given to applications received prior to the deadline, however the process will continue until the position is filled with a suitable candidate.
Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in music or music education and applied music performance
skills at the graduate level required.
Description: The Graduate Teaching Assistantship provides financial support for qualified candidates
who wish to pursue further study in the wind band area in preparation for professional
employment as a conductor. Studies will include private applied lessons in conducting,
course work in band literature, rehearsal techniques and score analysis. The successful
candidate will receive extensive practical experience in conducting and administrative
tasks related to an active band program.
For more details, contact Wayne Gallops, Ph.D., Director of Bands
Office: 540-831-5569; Fax: 540-831-6133
Duties: Assist the director of bands in conducting the wind ensemble, university symphonic
band, chamber wind ensembles, conducting and instrumental music education courses.
Provide appropriate administrative assistance with ensembles and in the areas of touring,
coordination of instrumental conducting and music education workshops, and regional
educational outreach initiatives.
Application: Letter of application, three current letters of recommendation, official transcripts
and supporting documents. Audio or video tapes of current work only upon request.
Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in music or music education and the ability to perform in
primary applied area at the graduate level required. Keyboard and computer skills
preferred.
Description: The Graduate Teaching Assistantship provides financial support for qualified candidates
who wish to pursue further study in the choral art in preparation for professional
employment as a conductor. Studies will include private applied lessons in conducting,
course work in choral literature and historical performance practice. The successful
candidate will receive extensive practical experience in conducting and the administrative
tasks related to an active choral program.
For more details, contact Meredith Bowen, Ph.D., Director of Choral Activities
Office: 540-831-5260; Fax: 540-831-6133
Duties: Assist the director of choral activities in conducting a university ensemble. Assist
in the production of the annual madrigal dinner, including the musical direction of
table serenaders. Assist the director of choral activities in administrative tasks
related to the maintenance of the choral program including touring. Assist in research
activities. During the second year of residency, the student will conduct a student
ensemble such as University Chorus or Camerata.
Application: Letter of application, three current letters of recommendation, official transcripts
and supporting documents. Audio or video tapes of current work only upon request.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in music or music education with piano as the major instrument and
admission to the graduate program. Piano pedagogy classes and previous experience
or training with an electronic laboratory preferred.
Description: Assist in the teaching of piano class. Duties include assisting in piano laboratory
supervision.
For more details, contact Wayne Gallops, Ph.D. Chair Department of Music
Office: 540-831-5177; Fax: 540-831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations, must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted upon request only.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in music, with typing skills and computer experience desirable. Admission
to the graduate program.
Description: Assist with administrative responsibilities in the department of music office.
For more details, contact Wayne Gallops, Ph.D., Chair Department of Music
Office: 540-831-5177; Fax: 540-831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations, must accompany each application.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in music, with typing skills and computer experience desirable.
Admission to the graduate program.
Description: Assist with administrative responsibilities in the department of music ensemble library.
For more details, contact Wayne Gallops, Ph.D., Chair Department of Music
Office: 540-831-5177; Fax: 540-831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations, must accompany each application.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in music with well-rounded guitar performance and pedagogy skills.
Admission to the graduate program. Teaching experience is desired but not required.
Description: Depending on individual strengths the position will include assistance in studio teaching,
coach/perform with the guitar ensemble, assist in the teaching of guitar methods class,
section(s) of non-major guitar class, and /or other duties commensurate with experience.
Experience with creating/managing web pages is a plus.
For more details, contact Robert Trent, Ph.D., Director of Guitar Studies at 540-831-5117.
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted upon request only.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in music with jazz performance/pedagogy skills and admission to the
graduate program. Teaching experience is desired but not required.
Description: Depending on individual strengths the position may include coaching one of the three
jazz combos, perform and assist with the 20-piece jazz band, teach jazz improvisation/theory
or jazz piano class, perform with the faculty jazz quintet and faculty big band, and/or
other duties commensurate with experience.
For more details, contact Dayl Burnett, Ph.D., Director of Jazz Studies
Office: 540-831-5177; Fax: 540-831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations, must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted upon request only.
Description: The graduate teaching assistantship provides financial support for qualified candidates who wish to pursue further study in music education in preparation for professional employment as a music educator or advanced doctoral study in music education. Studies will include foundations of music education and other electives to support depth of knowledge in the field of music education.
For more details, contact , Director of Music Education
Office: 540-831-6626; Fax 540-831-6133
Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in music education and admission to the graduate program. Teaching experience is desired, but not required.
Duties: Assist the director of music education with responsibilities related to normal operations of the program. This may include coordination of field experiences; site observation of student teaching; teaching of coursework as appropriate; inventory and maintenance of music education materials and equipment; coordination of workshops and guest speakers; assistance with research activities and/or other duties commensurate with experience.
Application: Letter of application, complete r茅sum茅, official undergraduate transcripts and three current letters of recommendation, must accompany each application. Video of current work only upon request.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in music.
Description: Responsibilities may include assisting with the teaching of music theory
and ear training classes. Duties include active involvement with student tutorial
sessions, grading and preparation of supplementary materials.
For more details, contact Wayne Gallops, Ph.D., Chair Department of Music
Office: 540-831-5177; Fax: 540-831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and successful completion of a AMTA approved internship.
Description (position one): Assist the director of the music therapy program with responsibilities related to
normal operations of the program. This may include coordination of clinical practicum
experiences; site observation of student clinical work; teaching of coursework as
appropriate; inventory and maintenance of music therapy materials and equipment; coordination
of workshops and guest speakers; and/or other duties commensurate with experience.
Description (position two): Assist the director of the music therapy program with responsibilities related to
the Waldron College of Health and Human Services: RU Clinics. This will involve the
coordination and supervision of all music therapy services provided through the on-campus
RU clinics facility during fall and spring semesters. Additional responsibilities
might include assistance with the normal operations of the music therapy program.
For more details, contact Sekyung Jang, Ph.D., Director of Music Therapy, 540-831-5177.
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in music with experience and interest in the use of technology in
musical applications
Description: Responsibilities include the teaching of music technology courses, maintenance of
laboratories, coordination of concert events, and assisting in the everyday operations
of the Center.
For more details, contact Bruce Mahin, Ph.D., Professor of Music,
540-831-6174.
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in music with diversified percussion performance/pedagogy skills
and admission to the graduate program. Teaching experience is desired but not required.
Description: Depending on individual strengths the position may include assistance in studio teaching,
coach/perform with the percussion/marimba ensemble, assist in the percussion methods
class, maintenance of percussion equipment, and/or other duties commensurate with
experience.
For more details, contact: Rob Sanderl, Ph.D., Director of Percussion Studies, at 540-831-6176.
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted upon request only.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in music with piano as the major instrument. Experience as a piano accompanist. Admission to the graduate program.
Description: Assist the director of accompanying in any of the following areas: vocal/instrumental studio accompanying, vocal/instrumental recitals, assisting in accompanying class, coaching of undergraduate pianists and any other areas requiring the collaboration of a pianist.
For more details, contact Matthew Cataldi, Ph.D., piano studies
Office: 540-831-5177; Fax: 540-831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations, with at least one recommendation addressing ability in piano accompanying, must be submitted with each application.