Music Radford University

Overview

The Music programme at Radford University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster artistic excellence within a flexible liberal arts framework. Students enrolled in this degree are encouraged to reach the highest levels of performance proficiency while preparing for the demands of a modern professional environment.

This course is structured to provide students with significant scholarly freedom, allowing them to tailor their academic journey through various elective choices. By working closely with academic advisors, students can create a bespoke path of study that aligns with their specific career aspirations in the arts. The curriculum is deeply integrated with the university's REAL framework, ensuring that graduates possess both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

Why Music at Radford University?

The institution provides a distinctive teaching feature through its REAL Curriculum, which specifically fulfills areas of artistic expression and applied learning. This ensures that students integrate methods and inquiry techniques that explore the human experience while gaining skills immediately applicable to live performance. The department encourages students to pursue specific emphases in areas such as performance or composition to refine their artistic identity.

Facilities and resources at the university support a high level of artistic development for instrumentalists and vocalists alike. The programme is designed to be purposeful, helping students build a portfolio of skills that are relevant to the contemporary market. By combining rigorous core requirements with open credit hours, the university allows students to pursue additional minors or majors, creating a well-rounded and competitive professional profile.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 22012 per year
• National fee: USD 22012 per year
• Local fee: USD 8698 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Ensembles
• Applied Music: Trumpet
• Applied Music: French Horn
• Applied Music: Trombone
• Applied Music: Euphonium
• Applied Music: Tuba
• Applied Music: Flute
• Applied Music: Clarinet
• Applied Music: Saxophone
• Applied Music: Oboe
• Applied Music: Bassoon
• Applied Music: Percussion
• Applied Music: Piano
• Applied Music: Guitar
• Applied Music: Harp
• Applied Music: Violin
• Applied Music: Viola
• Applied Music: Cello
• Applied Music: String Bass
• Applied Music: Voice
• Applied Music: Composition
• Applied Music: Organ
• Undergraduate Recital
• First Year Class Piano
• Recital Attendance
• Theory I
• Theory II
• Theory III
• Theory IV
• Ear Training and Sight Singing I
• Ear Training and Sight Singing II
• Ear Training and Sight Singing III
• Ear Training and Sight Singing IV
• Form and Analysis
• Music Literature
• History of Western Art Music I
• History of Western Art Music II
• College Composition
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Math Content for Teachers I
• Precalculus I

Careers with Music

Graduates are prepared for a variety of professional paths within the creative industries, with a strong focus on performance and composition. The programme equips students with the artistic proficiency needed for roles as professional musicians, ensemble performers, or independent composers. The flexible nature of the degree also allows for careers that bridge music with other sectors explored through the liberal arts curriculum.

The training provided ensures that students are ready for an ever-changing market, whether they choose to work in traditional performance venues or modern creative organisations. By developing a high level of artistic ability, graduates can pursue opportunities in music education, arts administration, or further postgraduate study. The emphasis on applied learning ensures that students have the practical skills necessary for immediate employment upon graduation.