Mike Derrico

About Mike Derrico

I\'m an Instructional Designer and College Professor with experience across a variety of design disciplines, including Graphic Design, User Experience Design, and Learning Management Systems. Currently, I\'m the Music Department Chair, Director of Music Technology & Composition, and Associate Professor of Music and Computer Science at Albright College, where I design, develop, and teach online and in-person courses in Music Technology, Music Industry, Game Design, User Experience Design, General Education Humanities, and Music Composition. As a specialist in emerging software and digital media, I\'ve presented my research to international audiences at conferences and workshops related to music, interactive media, and the entertainment industries. In addition, I\'ve worked as a project manager and UX designer serving clients in higher education, academic publishing, and online learning initiatives. My recent book, Push: Software Design and the Cultural Politics of Music Production (Oxford University Press, 2022), thinks through how trends in software and digital instrument design influence hip-hop, electronic dance music, and video game audio.

Experience

1. Music Department Chair

   Albright College

   Aug 2020 — Present · Reading, PA, US

   Manage annual budget for the Music Department.Serve as Web Content Manager, updating and maintaining the Music Department\'s website.Host weekly department meetings to discuss curriculum, student progress, and departmental goals.Conduct faculty assessments to evaluate teaching performance, research contributions, and professional development needs, providing constructive feedback and support for growth.Prepare end-of-year reports detailing progress toward Music Department goals, including academic achievements, budget utilization, and strategic planning initiatives, to inform administrative decisions and future planning efforts.Serve as Search Committee Chair and Search Committee Member for seven faculty positions.Coordinate and schedule annual courses for the Music Department, ensuring a balanced curriculum and meeting student demand while adhering to academic requirements and faculty availability.

Education

• UCLA

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Musicology

  2011 — 2016

• University of New Hampshire

  Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education

  2005 — 2009

• Tufts University

  Master’s Degree, Music

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Social Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Ableton Live
• Editing
• Course Management Systems
• Omnigraffle
• Teamwork
• Ios
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Music Theory
• Social Media
• Spanish
• Musical Theatre
• Music Education
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Mac Os
• User Interface Design
• Windows
• Piano
• Web Design
• Instructional Technology
• Archives
• Usability
• Jazz
• Academic Writing
• Performing Arts
• Content Management
• Recording
• Teaching
• Sound Design
• Photoshop
• Facebook
• Html
• Music
• Composition
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking