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 |
|---|---|---|
| Music, Professional | Associate in Arts Degree | 68 - 70 units |
| Music | Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer | 60 units |
| Commercial Music | Certificate of Achievement | 16 - 18 units |
MUSIC: Transfer: For transfer information see assist.org and/or consult with a counselor.
The Faculty
Esther Archer-LakhaniTroy Davis
Lou De La Rosa
Jeff Forehan
Robert Sinclair
Highlights
- Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, NASM
- All Steinway School
- Performance opportunities in large and small choral and instrumental ensembles
- National and International Concert Tours in 2006, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 & 2024
- Digital Music Center: 30 Digital Audio Workstations featuring Ableton, Sibelius & Logic Pro and Recording Studio with Editing Suites & World Class Microphone Cabinet
- Professional teaching faculty perform with world-class classical and jazz ensembles
- Artists in Residence and visiting professionals provide masterclasses and workshops
- Performing Arts annual musical theater production
- WVC Music alumni have graduated from prestigious universities and conservatories around the world and are currently performing and teaching
- WVC Commercial Music and Creating Music alumni are working in the music industry across the West Coast
- A wide variety of Career & Technical Education, General Education, and transfer music courses.