Financial aid for graduate
students includes fellowships and assistantships with the
possibility of additional tuition and fee waivers.
Radford University
Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Financial Aid
Radford University offers
graduate fellowships and 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 and fellowships include out-of-state
tuition waivers in addition to the annual stipend.
Graduate
fellowship/assistantship stipends range from $4,000 to $8,000. A
limited number of graduate fellowships and/or 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 Radford University, 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:
Dr. Eugene Fellin,
Chairman
Department of Music
Radford University
Box 6968
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.
For specifics such as position
description, additional application requirements and contact
information for supervising faculty see the position
descriptions listed below:
Band Conducting Assistant
Choral Conducting Assistant
Class Piano Teaching Assistant
Department Office Assistant
Ensemble Library Assistant
Guitar Teaching Assistant
Jazz Teaching Assistant
Music Theory Assistant
Music Therapy Assistants
Music Technology Assistant
Opera Ensemble Assistant
Percussion Teaching Assistant
Piano Accompanist
Graduate Teaching
Fellowship/Assistantship in Band
Conducting
Qualifications: An
undergraduate degree in music or music education and applied
music performance skills at the graduate level required.
Description:
The Graduate Teaching Fellowship/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:
Dr. Wayne Gallops, Director of Bands
rgallops@radford.edu
office: (540) 831-5569 message: (540) 831-5177 fax: (540)
831-6133
Duties: Assist the Director of Bands
in conducting the Wind Ensemble, University Symphonic Band
and the basketball "Pep Band." Provide appropriate
administrative assistance in the areas of pep band,
touring, coordination of instrumental conducting and music
education workshops, and regional educational outreach
initiatives.
Application: Letter of
application, 3 current letters of recommendation, official
transcripts and supporting documents. Audio or video tapes
of current work only upon request.
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Graduate Teaching
Fellowship/Assistantship in
Choral Conducting
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 Fellowship/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 David Castonguay, Director of Choral Activities,
(540) 831-5260 or email:
dcastong@radford.edu
office: (540) 831-5260 message: (540) 831-5177 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, 3 current letters of
recommendation, official transcripts and supporting
documents. Audio or video tapes of current work only upon
request.
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Graduate Teaching Fellowship in Class
Piano
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 Dr. Eugene Fellin,
Chairman
Department of Music (540) 831-5260 or
email: efellin@radford.edu office: (540) 831-5177 message:
(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.
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Graduate Assistantship in the
Department of Music Office
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 Dr. Eugene Fellin,
Chairman
Department of Music (540) 831-5260 or email:
efellin@radford.edu
office: (540) 831-5177 message: (540) 831-5177 fax: (540)
831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
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Graduate
Assistantship in the Ensemble Library
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 Ensemble
Library.
For more details,
contact Dr. Eugene Fellin,
Chairman
Department of Music (540) 831-5260 or email:
efellin@radford.edu
office: (540) 831-5177 message: (540) 831-5177 fax: (540)
831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
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Graduate Teaching
Fellowship/Assistantship in Guitar
Qualifications:
Bachelors 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: Dr. Robert Trent, Director of Guitar Studies, at
(540) 831-5117 or email:
rstrent@radford.edu.
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted
upon request only.
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Jazz
Graduate Teaching Fellowship/Assistantship in Jazz
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: Christopher White, Director of Jazz Ensemble, at
(540) 831-6493 or email:
ckwhite@radford.edu.
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted
upon request only.
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Graduate Teaching
Fellowship/Assistantship in Music Theory
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 Dr. Eugene Fellin,
Chairman
Department of Music (540) 831-5260 or email:
efellin@radford.edu
office: (540) 831-5177 message: (540) 831-5177 fax: (540)
831-6133
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
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Graduate
Teaching Fellowship and Graduate Assistantship in Music Therapy
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 responsilibilties 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 responsilibilties related to
the Waldron College of Health and Human Services: RU
Clinics. This will involve the coordination and superfision
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
James E. Borling, Director of Music Therapy, (540)
831-5177 or email: jborling@radford.edu.
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
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Graduate
Teaching Fellowship/Assistantship in Music Technology
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 Dr. Bruce Mahin, Director of Center for Music
Technology, (540) 831-6174 or email:
bmahin@radford.edu
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
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Opera Graduate
Teaching Fellowship/Assistantship in Opera
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in music with voice as the major
instrument. Vocal performance ability in
opera/recital/musical theater. Previous production
experience with opera/musical theater preferred. Foreign
language ability and keyboard proficiency desirable.
Admission to the Graduate Program.
Description: Assist the Director of Opera Ensemble
with rehearsals and performances; supervise performances at
local schools; assist with recruitment; co-direct annual
opera trip to New York City; and/or other administrative
duties commensurate with experience.
For more details,
contact Clarity James, Director, Opera Ensemble, (540)
831-5177 or email: cjames@radford.edu
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application.
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Graduate Teaching Fellowship/Assistantship in
Percussion
Qualifications: Bachelors 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: Al Wojtera, Director of Percussion
Studies, at (540) 831-5027 or email:
awojtera@radford.edu
Application: A complete resume, including
undergraduate transcripts and three recent recommendations,
must accompany each application. Tapes should be submitted
upon request only.
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Graduate Assistantship
in Piano Accompanying
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 Lucy Mauro, Director of Accompanying,
(540) 831-5815 or email:
lmmauro@radford.edu
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.
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The Department of Music offers
three (3) undergraduate degrees; Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of
Arts, and Bachelor of Science, as well as two (2) graduate degrees:
Master of Arts and Master of Science. Options within those degree
programs provide the opportunity to emphasize performance,
composition, music education, music therapy, music and technology,
and music business.
Radford University is a thriving, comprehensive, coeducational,
state-supported institution of 9,100 students located in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western Virginia, forty
miles southwest of Roanoke.
Radford University
is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
