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Dr. Raymond Riley

Dr. Raymond Riley

Professor of Music
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1988
Eddy Music 133
(989) 463-7295
Homepage: http://web.me.com/rgriley/
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Dr. Raymond Riley, professor of music, joined the Alma College music faculty in 1988. He holds a B.M. from the University of Illinois, an M.M. from DePaul University and a D.M.A. in applied piano from Michigan State University.

In addition to teaching piano and pursuing performance opportunities, he teaches courses in music technology, MIDI composition and arranging, digital audio recording, new media applications, and web audio techniques.

Dr. Riley is a frequent presenter and clinician for music and digital media technology conferences and workshops. A strong advocate for cross disciplinary study, he has worked closely with several faculty in the departments of Music, Art, Communications, English, and Biology to develop new courses and summer institute offerings, which have included topics in new media studies, web design, digital video documentary, and delivering streaming and interactive media over the Web.

Education

  • D.M.A., Michigan State University (1988)
  • M.M, in Performance, DePaul University (1982)
  • B.M in Performance, University of Illinois (1979)

Research Interests

Music Production, Digital Media Technology, Documentary Video, New Media, Web Design/Applications, Piano Literature and Performance

Directed Student Presentations and Achievements

Recent Presentations

Professional Memberships

  • New Media Consortium
  • Technology Institute for Music Educators
  • Association For Technology In Music Instruction
  • College Music Society

Service to the College

  • Chair-Music & New Media Studies
  • Educational Technology Committee
  • Technology Advisory Committee

Service to the Profession

  • Instructional Technology and Information Services Committee, College Music Society

 

Alma is one of seven Michigan colleges and universities to hold membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the national leadership society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. The College also has 19 other national departmental honor societies.

 

Student Profile

Jason Latz

Jason Latz
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Elsie, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Habitat for Humanity

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