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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Program profile

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

PrescreenGraduate Assistantship

Training

Develops conducting technique, score study, choral literature, rehearsal pedagogy and ensemble leadership

Students rehearse and conduct Master Singers throughout the program

Performance & Productions

Each student serves as a graduate assistant to a Westminster choir and conducts a full graduate recital with that ensemble

Westminster Symphonic Choir provides experience with leading orchestras and conductors

Value

Every full-time admitted choral conducting student receives a graduate assistantship for the two-year residency

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$64,920

Before aid

Average net price

$24,792

After aid

Undergraduate · rider.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Develops conducting technique, score study, choral literature, rehearsal pedagogy and ensemble leadership

Students rehearse and conduct Master Singers throughout the program

Performance & Productions

Each student serves as a graduate assistant to a Westminster choir and conducts a full graduate recital with that ensemble

Westminster Symphonic Choir provides experience with leading orchestras and conductors

Value

Every full-time admitted choral conducting student receives a graduate assistantship for the two-year residency

Program Highlights

Training

Develops conducting technique, score study, choral literature, rehearsal pedagogy and ensemble leadership

Students rehearse and conduct Master Singers throughout the program

Performance & Productions

Each student serves as a graduate assistant to a Westminster choir and conducts a full graduate recital with that ensemble

Westminster Symphonic Choir provides experience with leading orchestras and conductors

Value

Every full-time admitted choral conducting student receives a graduate assistantship for the two-year residency

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Graduate application, prescreen recording, and works list due together before the invitation-only conducting auditionDec 1, 2025

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Application, Prescreen and Works ListDec 1, 2025

Audition

Choral Conducting Audition (invitation only)Feb 9, 2026

Auditions Interviews · rider.edu

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Additional Materials

Video

Submit 20-30 minutes of conducting and rehearsing a choir

Video recording must be in English, use live singers only and show the conductor head-on

Video content must include contrasting tempi that demonstrate legato and marcato gesture

Repertoire List

Upload a list of works conducted

Transcript

Submit all official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Submit two letters of recommendation

Statement

Submit an aims and objectives statement

Resume

Submit a current resume

Prescreen Notes

Faculty review the required conducting recording and invite selected applicants to the on-campus audition

The application, prescreen recording and works list are due December 1

Auditions Interviews · rider.edu

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Repertoire List

Sing one art song, aria or other solo selection

Play one piano selection that demonstrates current proficiency

Prepare the assigned Pachelbel and Howells choral excerpts for approximately 10 minutes of conducting and rehearsal

Sheet Music

Sheet music: bring prepared copies of the assigned conducting scores

Sheet music: bring copies of the Hindemith exercises and extra voice and piano scores

Auditions Interviews · rider.edu

Good to Know

Application Order

Submit the complete graduate application before the December 1 prescreen deadline

What's The Process

Live Audition

Complete the GIA Music AMMA aural-skills test before audition day

Complete an individual interview, sing, play piano and conduct the Westminster Choir

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

79%

school-wide

Grad rate

61%

Enrollment

3.1K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$45,450

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$64,920

Before aid

Average net price

$24,792

After aid

Undergraduate · rider.edu College Scorecard

Training

Develops conducting technique, score study, choral literature, rehearsal pedagogy and ensemble leadership

Students rehearse and conduct Master Singers throughout the program

Performance & Productions

Each student serves as a graduate assistant to a Westminster choir and conducts a full graduate recital with that ensemble

Westminster Symphonic Choir provides experience with leading orchestras and conductors

Value

Every full-time admitted choral conducting student receives a graduate assistantship for the two-year residency

Updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM