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Press Releases

To learn more about the news items listed below, please call the external affairs office at 609-921-7100 ext. 8307.

Press Releases

New Westminster to Go Podcast Focuses on Morten Lauridsen

A conversation with noted composer Morten Lauridsen is the latest in the Westminster-to-Go podcast series.


Westminster Conservatory Presents Showcase on March 22

Westminster Conservatory will present its annual showcase on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University.


Westminster Choir College Presents Canta Brasil on March 1

The Westminster Collegiate Chapter of the Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) will present “Canta Brasil,” an evening of choral music from Brazil, on Sunday March 1 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster Choir College of Rider University campus in Princeton, N.J.


Westminster Chapel Choir Presents Let Music Live! on February 28

Westminster Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Concert on January 26

Westminster Choir College of Rider University will pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special concert on Monday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus in Princeton. 


WWFM Radio Presents Christmas from Westminster Choir College of Rider University

Westminster Symphonic Choir Participates in Messiah Broadcast with the New York Philharmonic

New Recordings Bring the Westminster Sound to the World

Just in time for the holidays – Westminster is featured new recordings offering a wide array of music that should please any music lover.


Elem Eley Featured on Two New CDs

Professor of Voice Elem Eley is featured on two new recordings on the Albany label - Drifts and Shadows: American Song for the New Millennium and On Course.


Elem Eley and J.J. Penna Perform September 28

The 2008-2009 Westminster Choir College Faculty Recital Series opens on Sunday September 28, with a performance by baritone Elem Eley and pianist J.J. Penna at 7:30 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. 


Westminster Alumnus Russell Fischer Opens on Broadway

Just four months after earning his bachelor’s degree from Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Russell Fischer makes his Broadway debut this week as Joe Pesci in the hit musical Jersey Boys.


Westminster Concert Bell Choir Recording Celebrates 30 Years of Musical Excellence

The Westminster Concert Bell Choir’s new recording – Westminster Concert Bell Choir: 30th Anniversary Collection – celebrates the 30th year of the handbell program at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.


Westminster Choir College Commencement Is May 10

Westminster Choir College of Rider University will hold its 79th annual Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Princeton University Chapel.


Westminster Symphonic Choir Performs Mahler's Symphony No. 8 "Symphony of a Thousand" with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Westminster Symphonic Choir will join the Philadelphia Orchestra for a series of historic performances of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 “Symphony of a Thousand” at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and at Carnegie Hall in New York April 30 through May 6.


Westminster Community Chorus and Chamber Choir Celebrate Conductor's Tenth Anniversary

The Westminster Community Chorus and Chamber Choir will celebrate Devin Mariman’s 10th season as their conductor with a special concert on Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton.


Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale Presents Songs From Our Diverse Heritage April 27

The Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale will present a concert entitled Songs from Our Diverse Heritage on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster campus in Princeton. 


Westminster Opera Theater Presents La Clemenza di Tito

Westminster Opera Theater will present Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. in the Princeton Regional Schools Performing Arts Center in Princeton.  The production will be fully staged with orchestra and sung in Italian with English supertitles.  The music director is Daniel Beckwith, and the stage director is Marc Verzatt.


Westminster Premieres Luminosity in Philadelphia on April 11

Westminster Choir College of Rider University will present an evening of choral music entitled “Luminosity - Music of Inspiration through Visions of Light” at the Philadelphia Cathedral on Friday, April 11 at 8 p.m.  Download concert poster.  Listen to podcasts with composers James Whitbourn and Jaakko Mäntyjärvi.


Westminster Music Theater Presents Oklahoma!

Ginger Thatcher will direct and choreograph Westminster Music Theater’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” on Friday, February 29 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. in the Princeton Regional Schools Performing Arts Center at Princeton High School.  For tickets call 609-921-2663.


Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Performs Music of Bach, Stravinsky Schubert and Rossini on February 10

The Kaleidoscope Chamber Series of Westminster Conservatory will present the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra in a program of music by Bach, Stravinsky, Schubert and Rossini on Sunday, February 10 at 3:00 p.m.  The concert will take place in Gill Memorial Chapel on the Lawrenceville campus of Rider University. 


Westminster Welcomes Visiting Artists in February

Two leading musicians – organist Stefan Engels and conductor Earl Rivers - will visit Westminster in February.  The community is invited to attend several events presented by each at no charge.



For more information, please contact us:

Anne Sears
Director of External Affairs
sears@rider.edu

Dottie Spengel
Administrative Assistant
dspengel@rider.edu

Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University
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Princeton NJ 08540-3899
Telephone: 609-921-7100 ext. 8307