More Information
	Music Concentration Requirements
	Music Minor Requirements

The Music concentration offers a broad base of concepts and principles, historical perspectives, techniques and processes, and understanding and appreciation for the creative process in music. The program further aims to provide students with a broad base of educational experiences in music which will provide them with skills necessary to enter professional career fields, teach, or pursue graduate study in music. Theory courses allow the student to work with musical material, to understand modes of organization in composition, and to employ methods of musical analysis. History courses introduce students to methods of studying the development of musical styles and genres, and the relationship of music to the other arts and areas of thought.

Rider's unique location allows students to take advantage of the splendid cultural and artistic activities in the New York City and Philadelphia areas.

All Fine Arts majors who concentrate in Music complete courses in the history of art, dance, music and theatre, introductory courses in music theory and piano, plus advanced courses in music history and applied music. Although the music concentration can be completed entirely on the Lawrenceville campus, courses may also be taken at Westminster Choir College in nearby Princeton.

The Rider Band
The Rider Band performs a concert of traditional and current concert band music at the end of each semester under the direction of Dr. Jerry Rife, a leading authority on the music of John Phillip Sousa.

The Rider Choir
The Rider Choir performs a concert of classic and modern vocal music at the end of each semester under the direction of Craig Tipton.

Learn more about the Choirs and other music opportunities available through Westminster Choir College.