Dr. Ranil Sonnadara

Professor

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Biography

Ranil Sonnadara is a seasoned sound designer and composer based in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, having originally trained in the United Kingdom. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has contributed to more than 250 productions in various capacities, including sound design and music production, and has worked extensively across the Atlantic. He is an experienced educator, having taught courses on psychoacoustics, composition, and sound design at institutions such as the University of Leeds and McMaster University. As a creative director at the McMaster Institute for Music and Mind and director of the Performance Science Lab at McMaster University, Ranil's research intersects art and the science of human performance. His recent projects include notable productions like Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Disney's Frozen at the Stratford Festival, and he has received several awards for his work in theater and sound design.

Research Interests

Experience

Sound Designer

2010-01-01 — Present

Stratford Festival • Stratford, Canada

Lead sound designer for various productions, focusing on enhancing the auditory experience in theater.

Creative Director

2015-01-01 — Present

McMaster Institute for Music and Mind • Hamilton, Canada

Direct research projects exploring the intersection of music, sound, and cognitive sciences.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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