Highlighted Activities for Family Weekend

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 

Rider University Chorale Open Rehearsal
Gill Chapel (Lawrenceville Campus), 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Now in its fourth season, the Rider University Chorale is composed of Rider University students selected by audition.  The ensemble will perform a variety of works celebrating the choral art.  It has also collaborated with the Westminster Chapel Choir in Princeton and with the Rider University Choir in Lawrenceville.

Westminster Schola Cantorum Open Rehearsal 
Bristol Chapel (Princeton Campus), 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Westminster Schola Cantorum is one of three curricular choirs that form the core of the Westminster experience. Composed of students in their second year of study at Westminster, the Choir prepares students for the Westminster Symphonic Choir, which performs and records with the world’s great orchestras.

Westminster Symphonic Choir Rehearsal 
Playhouse (Princeton Campus), 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Recognized as one of the world’s leading choral ensembles, the Westminster Symphonic Choir has recorded and performed with major orchestras under virtually every internationally known conductor of the last 75 years. The choir has performed over 350 times with the New York Philharmonic.

Lunch Available 
Dining Commons (Princeton Campus), Daly Dining Hall (Lawrenceville Campus), 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Families can "pay at the door" and enjoy a meal in the Dining Commons or Daly Dining Hall for $8.30 per person.

Westminster Chapel Choir Open Rehearsal 
Playhouse (Princeton Campus), 1:10 to 2 p.m.

The Westminster Chapel Choir is composed of first-year students at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Each fall the ensemble performs at Westminster’s Family Weekend Concert and at “An Evening of Readings and Carols.” Founded in 1949, the Westminster Chapel Choir takes its name from Westminster’s rich history of leadership in the field of sacred music and from the time when the choir sang in campus chapel services.

Dinner Available
Dining Commons (Princeton Campus), Daly Dining Hall (Lawrenceville Campus), 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Families can pay at the door and enjoy a meal in the Dining Commons or Daly Dining Hall for $9.30 per person.

Westminster Choir Open Rehearsal 
Playhouse (Princeton Campus), 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Described by American Record Guide as “the gold standard of academic choirs in America,” the Westminster Choir regularly records and tours throughout the United States. It has been the chorus-in-residence for the Spoleto Festival U.S.A. in Charleston, S.C., since the festival's founding in 1977. Members are selected by audition.

Westminster Williamson Voices Open Rehearsal 
Bristol Chapel (Princeton Campus), 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The Westminster Williamson Voices is a highly select ensemble that emphasizes world music and the music of our time. It is named for Westminster’s founder, John Finley Williamson, who believed that choral music performed at the highest level should be accessible to all. One of America’s most respected choral conductors and educators, James Jordan is internationally recognized for his theories of rhythm pedagogy and movement, which are widely applied in teaching rhythm to children and adults.

Men’s Soccer vs. Loyola (Md.) University 
Ben Cohen Turf Field (The Lawrenceville Campus), 7 p.m.
Senior Night

The Crucible 
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 7:30 p.m.

This 1952 play by American playwright Arthur Miller is a dramatization of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. The original production won a Tony Award for “Best Play” in 1953 and the play became a classic.

Composition Concert 
Bristol Chapel (Princeton Campus), 8 p.m.

The Composition Concert will feature works composed by students in the Westminster Choir College Music Composition program.

Bronc Bingo 
Daly Dining Hall (Lawrenceville Campus), 9 p.m.

For Family Weekend, a special version of the game has been designed. Families and students can play to win prizes and enjoy this exciting weekend activity. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Rider and Westminster Family Legacy Breakfast 
Mercer Room, Daly Dining Hall (Lawrenceville Campus), 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Alumni who are the parents or grandparents of a Rider or Westminster student are invited to celebrate their dual connection to the University.

Leadership Development Program Induction Ceremony 
Bart Luedeke Center Theater (Lawrenceville Campus), 9 a.m.

The Center for the Development of Leadership Skills formally inducts new members into Rider’s Leadership Development Program.

Bronc Band Performance 
Outside of the Student Recreation Center, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Founder’s Day Program 
Bart Luedeke Center Theater (Lawrenceville Campus), 11 a.m.

Our Andrew J. Rider Scholars are honored for their academic achievements. Reception to follow in the Cavalla Room.

Family Weekend Luncheon 
Student Recreation Center (Lawrenceville Campus) and Dining Commons (Princeton Campus), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A complimentary lunch for students and families with entertainment on the Lawrenceville campus for the Little Broncs provided by the Residence Hall Association.

Voice Master Class
Voice Master Class to Eric Rieger, Assistant Professor of Voice
Bristol Chapel (Princeton Campus), 1 p.m.

Observe students receiving individualized instruction and see them develop before your eyes as they perfect their performance technique with William Hobbs, Professor of Voice.

Piano Master Class 
Williamson Hall (Princeton Campus), 2 p.m.

Observe students receiving individualized instruction and see them develop before your eyes as they perfect their performance technique with Ingrid Clarfield, Professor of Piano.

The Crucible 
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 2 p.m.

Faculty/Student Showcase 
Bristol Chapel (Princeton Campus), 3 p.m.

A special Family Weekend concert that includes performances presented by faculty and students representing many of Westminster’s departments.

Catholic Mass 
Gill Memorial Chapel, 4 p.m.


Men’s Basketball Exhibition Game vs. University of Scranton 
Alumni Gym (Lawrenceville Campus), 4 p.m.

Experience firsthand the marvel that is the Rider Men’s Basketball team as they compete in an exhibition game for the Rider community. Obtain your tickets at Family Weekend Headquarters.

Rider University Chorale Performance
Gill Chapel (Lawrenceville Campus), 6 p.m.

Now in its fourth season, the Rider University Chorale is composed of Rider University students selected by audition.  The ensemble will perform a variety of works celebrating the choral art.  It has also collaborated with the Westminster Chapel Choir in Princeton and with the Rider University Choir in Lawrenceville.

Westminster Chapel Choir Concert 
Princeton University Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

The Westminster Chapel Choir is composed of first-year students at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Conducted by Amanda Quist, it will present a concert of both classic and contemporary works from the choral repertory.

The Crucible 
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Brunch Available 
Dining Commons (Princeton Campus), Daly Dining Hall (Lawrenceville Campus), 11 a.m.

Families can pay at the door and enjoy a meal in the Dining Commons or Daly Dining Hall for $8.30 per person.

The Crucible 
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 2 p.m.

Rider Ice Hockey vs. Penn State
Loucks Ice Center (The Lawrenceville School) 2:15 p.m.