Highlighted Activities for Family Weekend | November 1-3, 2013

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013 

Westminster Schola Cantorum Open Rehearsal
Bristol Chapel (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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 ensemble prepares students for the Westminster Symphonic Choir, which performs and records with the world’s great orchestras.

Westminster Symphonic Choir Rehearsal
Playhouse (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 11:30 a.m. - 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 more than 350 times with the New York Philharmonic.  Joe Miller is director of choral activities at Westminster.  As conductor of the Westminster Symphonic Choir, Dr. Miller has collaborated with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, earning him critical praise: “Joe Miller's Westminster Symphonic Choir was subtle when asked and powerful when turned loose,” The New York Times.

Westminster Chapel Choir Open Rehearsal
Playhouse (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 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.

Westminster Williamson Voices Open Rehearsal
Bristol Chapel (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 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.  James Jordan is one of America’s most respected choral conductors and educators, His career and publications have been devoted to innovative educational changes in the choral art, which have been embraced around the world.  His book Evoking Sound was named as a “must read” on a list of six books by The Choral Journal.

Metamorphoses
Yvonne Theater (Lawrenceville Campus), 7:30 p.m.
Theater performance.  For ticket information, call 609-896-7775.

Bronc Bingo
Daly Dining Hall (Lawrenceville Campus), 9:00 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 2, 2013

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 Luncheon 
Student Recreation Center (Lawrenceville Campus) and Dining Commons (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A complimentary lunch for students and families with entertainment for the Little Broncs provided by the Residence Hall Association.

Volleyball vs Quinnipiac University
Alumni Gym (Lawrenceville Campus), 1 p.m.

Voice Master Class
Williamson Hall (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 1 p.m.
Observe students receiving individualized instruction focusing on performance technique with Kathy Kessler Price, Assistant Professor of Voice.

Discover Greatness Exhibit
The "Discover Greatness" exhibit from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City will be housed in the SRC Seminar Room through Thursday, November 7, 2013 (by reservation). Photographs showcasing the history of African-American Baseball from the late 1800s-1960s. Today it is open to the public. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m,

Piano Master Class
Williamson Hall (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 2 p.m.
Observe students receiving individualized instruction with Ingrid Clarfield, Professor of Piano.   A nationally recognized teacher, clinician, pianist, and author , Professor Clarfield was the 2012 Music Teachers National Association’s Teacher of the Year.

Metamorphoses
Yvonne Theater (Lawrenceville Campus), 2 p.m.
Theater performance. For ticket information, call 609-896-7775.

Faculty/Student Showcase
Bristol Chapel (Westminster Choir College, Princeton Campus), 3 p.m.
A special Family Weekend concert that includes performances by faculty and students representing many of Westminster’s departments.

Men's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. East Stoudsburg
Alumni Gym (Lawrenceville Campus), 4 p.m.
Experience 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.

Catholic Mass 
Gill Memorial Chapel (Lawrenceville Campus), 4 p.m. Reception to follow.

Westminster Chapel Choir Concert 
Princeton University Chapel, Princeton University, 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 entitled Lux Aeterna, featuring works about mortality, transfiguration, and perpetual light. The program will feature movements of the Fauré  Requiem, American music drawn from the Sacred Harp and spiritual traditions, and a beautiful hymn setting by Stephen Paulus.

Metamorphoses 
Yvonne Theater (Lawrenceville Campus), 7:30 p.m.
Theater performance.  For ticket information, call 609-896-7775.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Discover Greatness Exhibit
The "Discover Greatness" exhibit from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City will be housed in the SRC Seminar Room through Thursday, November 7, 2013 (by reservation). Photographs showcasing the history of African-American Baseball from the late 1800s-1960s. Today it is open to the public.  11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Fairfield University
Alumni Gym (Lawrenceville Campus) 1 p.m.

Metamorphoses
Yvonne Theater (Lawrenceville Campus), 2 p.m.
Theater performance.  For ticket information, call 609-896-7775.