Join Westminster Choir College for their annual Celebration of Black Music festival for a vibrant celebration of African American choral traditions, featuring powerful concerts, enlightening lectures, and captivating recitals. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of music and culture as we honor the legacy and future of black choral artistry.
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All DayRider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
United States
Westminster Choir College will host its fourth annual Celebration of Black Music March 5 through 9, 2026.
The celebration will feature lectures, workshops, and a concert honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Westminster Jubilee Singers, and more!
2026 Schedule
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Conversations in African American Music Performance: Laquita Mitchell in Masterclass
3:20 p.m. – Gill Chapel
Westminster voice students work in a focused masterclass session exploring African American Art Song and Spirituals under the guidance of distinguished alumna and acclaimed soprano Laquita Mitchell. The event culminates in a special mini-performance and Q&A, inviting audiences to engage with the artistry, history, and expressive power of this repertoire.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
The Courage to Believe
4 p.m. – Gill Chapel
A powerful musical journey exploring conviction, hope, and the unshakable human spirit. Through works by J. Rosamond Johnson, Mark A. Miller, Zanaida Robles and more, this program lifts voices in affirmation and unity—celebrating the resilience it takes to hold fast to belief in the face of adversity. Presented as part of the Celebration of Black Music, this performance begins a celebration of 30 years for the Westminster Jubilee Singers.
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors. Reserve tickets for Rider University faculty, staff, and students online with a Rider Key login.
A processing fee of $2 is added to the cost of each adult, senior, and non-Rider student/child ticket.
Box Office: 609-896-7775
