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Westminster Conservatory of Music
ADDRESS
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-921-7104 - Office phone
609-219-2001 - Weather emergency phone
FAX
609-921-7296
INTERNET ADDRESS
http://www.rider.edu/conservatory
ADMINISTRATOR
Scott Hoerl, Executive Director
CONTACT NAME
Hester Null, Assistant Director
DESCRIPTION
Westminster Conservatory is the community music school of
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, which provides
private and group instruction and musical activities for persons
of all ages and levels of advancement. Extension programs are
offered in Lawrenceville, Princeton Academy, South Brunswick
and Yardley, PA. The school is accredited by the National Guild
of Community Schools of the Arts. For more detailed program
information, see website.
PROGRAMS
Early Childhood Classes: Program of music learning and
enjoyment that nurtures the total development of the child.
For children ages 6 months-9 years.
Young Artist Program: Course of study for more serious
students which includes private lessons, theory and ear
training, master classes, ensemble classes, music history and
literature classes and semester recitals. Auditions are required.
CHOIRS: 1) Concino Choir: Group open by audition to children
grades 4-5 which strives to maintain the highest artistic
standards in children's choral music and is dedicated to building
good musicianship. It performs regularly and has appeared
with orchestra and made recordings. Yvonne Macdonald,
Conductor. 2) Choral Readiness: Focuses on music-making
appropriate for children ages 5-7. Comprised of both
experienced and inexperienced singers. 3) Schola Choir: Grades
2-3. A training choir for the Concino choir. Develops sight-
reading skills and part singing. Auditions and interview required
4) Cantus Choir: Middle school honors choir; performs
frequently at Westminster Choir College and in Princeton
community Auditions and interview required. 5) Conservatory
Youth Chorale: Grades 9-12. Honors choir for high school
students. Performs challenging choral literautre of various
styles, periods and genres. Concerts each semester. Audition required.
Community Performances: Musical performances and
lecture/demonstrations presented for schools, tailored to the
age of the class or group.
ADULT GROUPS: 1) Westminster Community Chorus: Open to
amateur singers from beginning to advanced. Weekly
rehearsals, 2-3 performances per year. 2) Community Chamber
Choir: Music for smaller groups - motets, madrigals, etc. Prior
choral experience and sight reading ability required. 3)
Westminster Community Orchestra (WCO): See separate entry.
Music Theater: In three groups, broken down by age,
participants are instructed in the many aspects of stage
performance including improvisation, audition preparation, solo
vocal performance and choreography. Theatrical Workshops by
Westminster faculty and stage productions are incorporated
into the program.
FOUNDED
1970
SUBJECTS
Education - Adult
Education - Children and Youth
Music
Drama and Theater
LAST UPDATED
2/08