Music Department Mission Statement
The West Valley College Music Department provides an exceptional education through coursework and opportunities for artistic pursuit at the highest level, embracing diversity, creativity, literacy, performance, technology, and engagement with the community. We strive to create consummate professionals by nurturing determination and discipline while supporting artistry and intellect. Our faculty create conservatory and commercial music experiences that foster lifelong learning, university transfer, and direct entry into the music industry workforce.
Degrees and Certificates
| Degree or Certificate Program | Award Type | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Creating Music for Film, TV and Gaming | Certificate of Achievement | 18 units |
| Commercial Music Production | Certificate of Achievement | 24 units |
| Music - Professional | Associate in Arts Degree | 68 - 70 units |
| Music | Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer | 60 units |
| Musical Theater: Music Focus | Certificate of Achievement | 44 units |
MUSIC: Transfer: For transfer information see assist.org and/or consult with a counselor.
The Faculty
- Esther Archer-Lakhani
- Troy Davis
- Lou De La Rosa
- Jeff Forehan
- Robert Sinclair
Highlights
- Digital Music Center: 30 Digital Audio Workstations featuring Ableton, Pro Tools & Logic Pro
- Recording Studio with Editing Suites & World Class Microphone Cabinet
- Performance opportunities in choral and instrumental ensembles
- National and International Concert Tours in 2006, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022
- Integrated learning opportunities across Performing Arts Department including annual musical theater production
- Professional teaching faculty perform with world-class opera, choral, symphony and jazz ensembles
- Focused workshops with music professionals
- A wide variety of music courses available online
- All Steinway School
- WVC Music alumni have graduated from Berklee, Boston Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, Julliard, Eastman, Indiana, UCLA, UNT and more
- WVC Commercial Music and Creating Music alums are working in the music industry throughout the West Coast