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Dr. Raymond Riley

Dr. Raymond Riley

Chair & Professor of Music
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1988
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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

Recent Courses Taught

Directed Student Presentations and Achievements

Selected Creative Works

  • Raymond Riley.  "ASO Concert - Soloist."  Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major by Mozart.  Heritage Center; Alma College.  December 12, 2010.

Recent Presentations

Professional Memberships

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

Service to the College

  • Co-Chair, Music Department
  • Chair of Educational Technology Committee
  • New Media Studies & POE Advisor

Service to the Profession

  • Instructional Technology and Information Services Committee, College Music Society
  • Adjudicator: 2011 CMS Technology Initiative Award

 

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