From English folksongs to African proverbs, this concert promises a diverse selection of music composed in the 20th and 21st centuries.  Presenting a number of musical heritages in one concert program, the Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale will perform works by local composers from Westminster Choir College, as well as by composers from around the world.  The composers represented include Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alice Parker, Ralph Vaughan Williams and local composer Peter Wright.  Some of the works have been commissioned for the Youth Chorale.

The Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale is an honors choir for high school students from Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Westminster Choir College of Rider University.  It has performed with the Greater Princeton Youth Symphony and the Westminster Community Orchestra, it has made two concert tours of Brazil. 

 Conductor Frank Abrahams is professor of music education and chair of the music education department at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.  A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Abrahams holds degrees from Temple University and New England Conservatory.  In addition to his work in music education and administration, he enjoys an active career as a pianist, choral conductor and in music theater.  In addition to being founder and conductor of the Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale, he is also founder of the Westminster Music Theater Workshop, a summer program for high school actors and singers.

Westminster Choir College is located at Hamilton Avenue and Walnut Lane in Princeton.  Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors/students.  For tickets call the box office at (609) 921-2663.