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Department of Music

The Radford University Department of Music provides innovative, creative instruction and experiences in music for students from diverse backgrounds, enhanced by multicultural/global perspectives and the benefits of new technology, preparing professional, entrepreneurial, and scholarly musicians who function both independently and in community with others.

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  • music education
  • Music Therapy
  • Music Business

Dakota McBride picked up the saxophone when he was in the sixth grade, and by his mid-teens, he'd made his bond with the instrument. See how Dakota found his place at Radford and how his degree in music will lead him to teaching.

  • Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.

    International Culture Night
  • This week in Highlanders in the News: Director of Recreation and Wellness D.J. Preston, and the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, are the cover subjects of the latest issue of Campus Rec Magazine; Blacksburg Chief of Police Todd Brewster ’96 announces his retirement; freshman Molly Helen Shea-Roop joins the court of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival; and Leah...

    The staff members of Radford University's Student Recreation and Wellness center pose for a group photograph.
  • This week in Highlanders in the News: Radford dance students and the Commercial Music Ensemble put their spin on a classic album; Provost Bethany Usher and Assistant Provost Jerel Benton discuss student success; and the Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium enjoys a makeover after its September mud bath.

    Two dance majors perform onstage before a small band of musicians.