In this way, the student can emphasize specific areas of music technology which fit the student's interest, talents, and career goals. Students take advantage of computer music facilities in five laboratories in the Radford University Center for Music Technology . These include sound synthesis and digital editing labs, a large array of digital musical instruments, a multi-media laboratory, and facilities capable of mastering compact disc production. Students stay in touch with researchers at other universities through the internet and the world wide web. Audition guidelines and a sample music theory placement test are available from the Department of Music office.
Students can begin taking courses in music technology at any time.
There are no prerequisites for introductory computer music courses. Coursework emphasizes comprehensive musicianship in applied areas with emphasis on developing skills necessary to the pursuit of careers involving music technology. Students develop advanced skills using MIDI technology in composition, performance, software development, and in research. In addition to core courses in music theory, music history and applied study, the curriculum includes courses in composition, counterpoint, orchestration and computer music. The Music and Technology concentration requires completion of level 6 in a major applied instrument and completion of level 1 in piano.