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Master of Music in Music Technology

Valley Forge Christian College offers a Masters of Music In Music Technology. The degree and its associated coursework cover music production, digital video, multimedia, distance learning, and music notation. The musical and technical skills needed by creative artists and communicators are emphasized. The curriculum includes current technologies and research. Much of the program can be completed through distance learning. Worship leaders, practicing performers, composers and educators alike will benefit from this training.

Valley Forge Christian College's facilities include a twenty-four track digital audio recording studio, SD and HD broadcast studios, a fifteen-station video editing lab, a ten-station audio production suite and a multimedia production room. Students will each be assigned a fully-equipped state-of-the-art workstation during the class.

TRANSFER TI:ME COURSES INTO THE DEGREE
Courses are evaluated at time of admission into the program. Requirements include submission of a transcript, minimum grades, equivalent credits and, contact hours, etc.

DISTANCE LEARNING
Most courses are available through synchronous distance learning (except Sound Reinforcement, Digital Audio, FinalCutPro, and Podcasting). Contact us for details.

Distance learning students must be in class virtually during scheduled hours and must own the software and hardware used in class.

ACCREDITATION

• Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.


• The only "Masters of Music in Music Technology" program in Eastern Pennsylvania which is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.


• Approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant music education degrees leading to teacher certification.


• Affiliate member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.


• Endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To read the full list of program requirements, click here.

FACULTY
Lee Bilotta holds a Master of Music in Music Education from West Chester University. He directs the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble and teaches music technology courses.


William DeSanto holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He directs the Concert and College Choirs and is the chairman of the VFCC Music Department.

Dan Desrosiers holds a Master of Arts in Communication - Digital Media from Regent University. He teaches coursework in video, audio, design and new media disciplines.


Floyd Richmond holds a Doctorate of Arts in Music Education from Ball State University. He teaches music technology and methods courses and is the author of numerous books on music technology.

Kent Smith holds a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from West Chester University and teaches music history, theory, and composition.


Adjunct Faculty

• Keith Mason, Belmont University


• Dr. Mark Lochstampfor, Capital University


• Dr. Bruce Frazier, University of Western Carolina


• Dr. Henry Panion, III, University of Alabama at Birmingham


• Dr. Jack Scandrett, Indiana University of Pennsylvania


• Dr. Colleen Ludeker, West Chester University (retired)