Vale Music Group logo on blue background

VALE Music Group

Real Life Experience

The Vale Music Group is the outcome of six Lebanon Valley College students’ independent studies in 2009. The Arnold Grant for research was received to launch the original record label at LVC.

Since its inception, Vale Music Group has continued to grow, serve the LVC community, and provide learning opportunities for all students. The group was created as a student-run, non-profit, limited liability corporation within Lebanon Valley College. In providing LVC’s students the opportunity to gain experience in the industry VALE continues to provide students with learning opportunities and experience in the areas of operations, promotions, event management, and production. New opportunities will provide students with a look into trending practices in the music industry. Each semester, students will have the opportunity to complete projects in the areas of Live Events, Media, and Productions.

Listen to VALE Artists

students standing together

Sam Machin

Sam Machin, an early childhood education major, signed with VALE in spring 2017. Machin has used music as an outlet and turns bad emotions into a positive outlook. Her music style, which falls under the blendings of jazz, soul, and pop, is inspired by her love of all genres.

Students playing music

November Lounge

November Lounge is a jazz/rock band comprised of three Lebanon Valley College music students. The trio primarily uses jazz theory in their song writing to create a plethora of soothing sounds that provide for easy listening while also adding improvised jams into their compositions.

Album cover

Lukr Kruger-Aimone

Luke Kruger-Aimone signed with VALE Music Group for a one-song contract. His musical style can be described as EDM. His song “Interstellar Shores” was inspired by his fascination with the unknown and has a spacey overall mood with an intense chorus.

Students playing Guitar

Sheridan Ave

Sheridan Ave is a pop/alternative/rap band that was created at LVC. The band features Lucas Gienow on Vocals/Guitar/Piano, Najee Parker on Vocals/Sax, and Brad Hartman on Guitar/Sax.

Person making music
https://youtube.com/watch?v=N1c_UFQYD6s%3Frel%3D0%26autoplay%3D1%26fs%3D1

Tyler “Kouqj” Garrett ’13

Vale Founding Member Owner of Seventh Wave Studio