Westminster Choir College

Why choose Westminster

Our exciting coursework, distinguished and motivating faculty, abundant performance facilities, along with our strong arts community, provide students with a rich, robust training and education in all aspects of life in the arts.

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6 choirs, including the GrammyⓇ Award-winning Westminster Symphonic Choir

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Small class sizes and world-renowned faculty

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A community of prestigious alumni located around the world

Male student conducting Westminster Choir

Find your future here

At Westminster, you'll find:

A supportive, community-focused environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Professionally active faculty who bring their artistry, creativity, and experience into the classroom.
Rich performance opportunities where you can put what you’ve learned into practice.
Ample practice rooms, performance and rehearsal spaces, recording studios, instruments and more.
Easy access to New York and Philadelphia where thousands of opportunities await.
Leading guests artists and performers who regularly visit campus and enhance our programs.

The voices of Westminster

Westminster Choir College stands as a vibrant and integral part of the Rider University community, enriching the campus with its legacy of musical excellence and artistic passion.

Explore our majors

Our conservatory-style school provides a music-focused education led by world-class faculty. You'll learn in a supportive, diverse, community-focused and non-competitive environment. We also encourage cross-disciplinary learning to build collaborative experiences and help you become a well-rounded music leader.

Pursue a 21st century career in the arts

Provides a comprehensive academic education with rigorous musical training that develops creative and intellectual habits essential for success in careers of all kinds.

Throughout my time at Westminster, I have experienced substantial personal, academic, and musical growth. I have been able to further my musicianship as a vocalist and pay close attention to my development as a music educator.”

Jasmin Villatoro ‘24

Music education major

Our faculty

Westminster’s faculty are accomplished musicians who bring their specialized experience and expertise to the classroom. Equally respected by their students, they are dedicated teachers who work hard to make the most of an individual’s musical talents.