Rider University Holds Summer Arts Programs

Rider University has announced its Summer Arts Programs for pre-college high school students. Sessions are held on the campus of Rider’s College or Arts and Sciences in Lawrence Township starting June 28.

Solo pianist week is June 28-July 3, and is geared to the serious young pianist. Now in its 27th year, the program includes daily private lessons with Westminster Choir College faculty Ena Bronstein Barton, James Goldsworthy, and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer. A final recital concludes the week. The deadline to apply is May 15. Tuition including room and board is $1400. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants.

Also being held from June 28-July 3 is the Summer Vocal Institute, under the direction of Westminster Choir College’s teaching artist faculty. All students will sing in the Institute Choir. Participants receive training in conducting, choral performance and literature, interpretation of solo repertoire, technique, and voice science.

Additional offerings include Game Design Academy July 5-11, Solo Vocal Artist July 5-18, Summer Organ Institute July 19-24, and Music Theatre Institute July 26-August 8. Visit rider.edu/summerarts for more information.

Westminster Conservatory offers a variety of workshops for grades 1-12 on the former Westminster campus on Walnut Lane in Princeton. They include Westminster Chamber Music for grades 6-12, Jazz Starters for grades 5-8, Piano Academy for grades 2-7, Broadway Stars for grades 1-3, Sing Your Heart Out for grades 4-6, and Presto Summer String Orchestra for grades 2-8. Private lessons are also available. Visit http://rider.edu/conservatory for information.