Pre-College Summer Arts Programs

Application requirements vary by program. Review the enrollment information listed on the program's web page for details.

• Please note that new students applying to the High School Solo Pianist Week or Solo Vocal Artist program need to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, a personal statement, a repertoire list, and video recording (preferably via YouTube or Vimeo link or sharable link in Google Drive). Returning students are asked to submit am updated repertoire list and personal statement.

Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Applicants are encouraged to submit all necessary materials as soon as possible. Upon receipt of your materials, you will receive confirmation of your registration via email. Your audition materials will be reviewed and evaluated by the program director and you will be notified of your admission status. 

There is no payment due until you are admitted into the program. When application materials have been accepted, students will be emailed a link to complete their registration and make a payment.

Letters of recommendation may come from any of the student’s teachers and submitted directly to the Westminster Summer Arts Program at sap@rider.edu.

Participants will be asked to create a Conservatory account to register for a summer arts program. Options for payment at the time of registration are paying tuition in full or paying $150 and setting up a monthly payment plan for the remaining tuition. All tuition balances must be paid in full before the starting date of the program. We are unable to hold a place for students whose accounts have not been paid by the due date.

All registrations are processed in order of their arrival. If a program is at capacity, you will be placed on a wait list. You will be added to the program and notified by email when a space becomes available.

The $150 deposit per program is non-refundable. If a student must cancel for medical necessity prior to the start of the program, a partial refund may be given after review by Westminster Conservatory.

No refunds will be given one week prior to the program or once the program has started. Refunds for those sessions with limited enrollment will be given only if the space can be filled by another student.

When you complete a Pre-College Summer Program, you can qualify for an annually renewable $2,000 scholarship (up to $8,000 total value) to Rider University. Some restrictions apply. Learn more about this valuable opportunity to help fund your future education!