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WestminsterPrograms for High School

and Middle School Students

Summer 2010

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Programs for High School and Middle School Musicians

Each summer, high school and middle school musicians from across the country come to Westminster Choir College of rider University for an extraordinary learning experience. Working with Westminster’s renowned artist faculty, they strengthen their passion for

music, develop their technique and expand their creativity in an atmosphere of artistic and intellectual discovery.

Westminster has been educating music leaders since 1926 with a unique choral emphasis and world-renowned standards of quality. The summer 2010 programs for high school singers, pianists, organists, composers and musical theater performers and for middle school singers and pianists are just a part of Westminster’s summer session. For over 40 years, Westminster Choir College has been one of the country’s largest and most diverse continuing education programs for professional and amateur musicians.

We invite you to be a part of this exciting tradition. expand your creative boundaries with teachers who will inspire you. share your enthusiasm with friends who will encourage you. Join the Westminster community and discover your potential for musical excellence!

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now in its 11th year, Westminster is pleased to offer this summer program for the high school solo vocalist. This program offers the opportunity for the dedicated young classical singer to explore the many facets of developing the singer’s art. The young singers study voice in daily private lessons (five lessons in week one and four in week two) taught by Westminster artist faculty members Sharon Sweet, Elem Eley, Thomas Faracco, Mark Moliterno and Charles Walker, singers who have performed with major opera com-panies and orchestras across the United states and europe as well as on Broadway and in regional theater.

Acceptance into this program is by DVD audition.

All students perform two concerts. Both concerts are scheduled for the final weekend (making parental attendance convenient). A concert of art song will be performed on Friday, July 2 at 7 p.m. and a concert of staged scenes from the Gilbert & sullivan operetta rep-ertoire will be performed on saturday, July 3 at 3 p.m.

seminars in applying and auditioning for colleges of music, dealing with performance anxiety and memorization, musical style, musicianship, careers in music, recital preparation, performance protocol and language are also offered.

Daily ScheduleMorning and afternoon: students attend daily voice lessons with Westminster faculty. The schedule will alternate between Class Days and staging Days. A typical Class Day will consist of: Yoga taught by Mark Moliterno, Performance techniques classes

taught by Charles Walker, Alexander technique classes taught by Diane Gaary, introduction to Opera taught by Nancy Froysland Hoerl and musicianship for singers. A typical staging Day will focus on the staging of the assigned Gilbert & sullivan repertoire. Both days will include vocal coaching with Akiko Hosaki and members of her coaching staff.

Evening: During the program, students will attend an evening master class in The Art of German Lieder singing taught by Lindsey Christiansen and two College Auditions evening master classes taught by Laura Brooks Rice. solo Vocal Artist students will also attend a Princeton Festival performance of Handel’s Ariodante.

Audition Information • Repertoire should be age appropriate, MUST be performed from memory and should include: italian songs and arias from 16th–18th centuries, German Lieder or American art songs.

• Please mark your DVD clearly (no paper labels on the DVD) with your name and repertoire selections. if you cannot produce a DVD, you may use a VHs videotape.

• Upon acceptance all students will receive repertoire assignments for the program.

DeadlineAll materials must be postmarked by March 12.

Applicants will be notified of their status by march 29.

High School Programs

Solo Vocal ArtistJune 20–July 3 (Two-week program) • Tuition: $1700

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering the 10th grade through those who have just completed their senior year. Enrollment is limited to 40 singers.

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Solo PianistJune 27–July 2 (One-week program) • Tuition: $950

now in its ninth year, this workshop offers the seri-ous young pianist an enriching and inspiring musical experience and exposes each participant to the artistic and practical aspects of solo performance.

Program Highlights • Daily private lessons, studio classes and lecture/ recitals with Westminster artist faculty Ena Bronstein Barton, James Goldsworthy and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer

• Learn effective techniques for dealing with performance anxiety and memorization

• Attend a seminar in applying and auditioning for colleges of music

• Perform in the final High School Solo Pianist recital

• Meet and develop long-term friendships with others passionate about the piano and music

Daily Schedule • Private lessons, classes in piano literature, yoga or tai chi, technique, style and performance

• Selected presentations in auditioning techniques, applying to colleges of music, careers in music and giving recitals

Audition Information Applicants are required to audition by DVD. Please mark your DVD clearly with your name and reper-toire selections. if you cannot produce a DVD, you may use a VHs videotape. Applicants are required to provide the following:

• A work by J.S. Bach

• One movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven

• A 19th-, 20th- or 21st-century piece

DeadlineAll materials must be postmarked by March 12.

Applicants will be notified of their status by march 29.

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 9th grade through those having just completed their senior year. Enrollment is limited to 12 to 15 pianists.

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Composition WeekJune 27–July 2 (one-week program) • Tuition: $850

Composition Week provides aspiring young com-posers with concentrated study in the fundamentals of composition. Through individualized attention, students of all levels of proficiency, from beginner to advanced, work with Westminster faculty members Stefan Young and Ronald Hemmel. students are taught and encouraged to expand their own creativity and technique in Westminster’s music Computing Center where students will have access to their own personal work stations. Classes in style, 20th-century music and musical analysis focus on works by major composers. After a week of daily private lessons and numerous compositions, students perform and record their newly composed pieces in a final concert.

Program Highlights • Daily private lessons

• Analysis: college level topics

• Lab time with Finale coach

• Participate in final concert (parents, family and friends are invited to attend)

• Faculty composers share their works

• Show and Tell for campers to share past compositions Daily ScheduleMorning: 20th-century music, composition techniques, score analysis

Afternoon: Faculty compositions, daily private lessons, computer lab work

Evening: Working on compositions and/or supervised activities

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 9th grade through those having just completed their senior year. There is no deadline for this program; how-ever, please apply as soon as possible, to ensure your acceptance.

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Royal School of Church Music ProgramJune 27–July 4 (One-week program) • Tuition: $750 (RSCM members receive a $25 discount)

This wonderful new course is a collaboration between rsCm America and Westminster Choir College in beautiful Princeton, n.J., led by Westminster music director Joe Miller and Westminster organ faculty Kenneth Cowan. Organists, conductors and singers will participate in a typical rsCm choir experience and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the varied facets of a well-rounded church music career. Full music rehearsals are balanced by smaller elective classes including vocal coaching, voice train-ing and care, hymn playing and improvisation and a sacred music seminar. Daily worship opportunities will be offered. The course concludes with a two-day residency in new York City and final services at the magnificent Cathedral Church of st. John the Divine. This is a great course for those considering a degree in sacred music, but just as much fun for those who simply want an excellent singing experience.

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 11th grade as well as college students. There is no deadline for this program; however, please apply as soon as possible, to ensure your acceptance.

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Organ InstituteJune 27–July 9 (Two-week Program) • Tuition: $1500

Join acclaimed Westminster organ faculty members Kenneth Cowan and Matthew Lewis, Princeton University Organist Eric Plutz, and Alan Morrison, Chair of the Organ Department at Curtis institute, for a two-week course offering young organists a unique opportunity combining rigorous organ study with an engaging choral experience. Highlights of this year’s institute will be an organ recital on the Westminster campus and a trip to Philadelphia to hear and play some of the region’s most noted organs. students will experience choral activities and rehearsals with West-minster’s renowned choral and vocal faculty. students experience Westminster Choir College’s expertise preparing students for career opportunities in church music. One of the premier schools for organ study in the United states, Westminster features a collection of 15 pipe organs by major builders, including recital instruments by Aeolian-skinner, Casavant and Fisk, as well as practice instruments by noack, Beckerath, Flentrop, Holtkamp, möller, Phelps and schantz.

Program Highlights • Private lessons and master classes with the organ faculty

• Attend classes in musical style, technique, history, literature and registration

• Classes in liturgical organ playing and improvisation

• Learn effective techniques for practicing, perfor-mance anxiety and memorization

• Learn how to prepare for auditions and college applications

• Trip to Philadelphia to hear and play some of the region’s most noted organs

• Trip to New York City to attend a service at the Cathedral of st. John the Divine featuring participants of Westminster’s royal school of Church music Program

• Students will perform in an organ recital on the Westminster Campus Friday, July 9 (family and friends are encouraged to attend)

Daily ScheduleThe daily schedule includes morning and afternoon sessions on varying topics including organ literature, hymn playing and improvisation and master classes. Private lessons are offered weekdays except when off campus. Free time for practice on Westminster’s many pipe organs complete this rich experience. evening and weekend activities will feature special presentations, social events and recitals.

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 9th grade through those having just completed their senior year. There is no deadline for this program; however, please apply as soon as possible, to ensure your acceptance.

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Vocal InstituteJuly 4–17 (Two-week program) • Tuition: $1500

Under the direction of renowned choral conductor and clinician James Jordan, the two-week Vocal institute draws more than 100 students from across the country and around the world.

• Focus on college-level choral singing of major choral works

• Daily voice classes with Westminster artist faculty Elem Eley, Tom Faracco, Julia Kemp, Sharon Sweet and Elizabeth Sutton

• Audition to perform with the chamber choir or women’s choir

• Solo singing in music theater and performance classes

• Opportunities for private lessons ($25 additional fee)

• Elective classes

• Perform in the final voice class recitals and choral concert at the Princeton University Chapel (parents, families and friends are invited to attend)

Daily ScheduleMorning: movement class, voice class warm-up, sectionals/choir rehearsal

Afternoon: electives, voice classes, full choir rehearsal

Evening: select choirs, supervised activities

Elective Classes • Audition/Performance Techniques

• Beginning Piano

• Conducting

• Yoga

• Music Theater

• Music Theory

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering the 10th grade through those who have just completed their senior year. There is no audition or application dead-line for this program, however please apply as soon as possible to ensure your acceptance.

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Music Theater Workshop (Held on Rider University campus: Lawrenceville, NJ)July 11–25 (Two-week program) • Tuition: $1700

now in its 15th year, the summer High school music Theater Workshop is for high school performers who are Broadway bound. Westminster faculty member Frank Abrahams is workshop coordinator. He is joined by stage directors Jason Vodicka and Ben Dibble. Faculty members, including Elem Eley and Nancy Froysland Hoerl will teach voice. every par-ticipant performs in a concert version of a Broadway musical as well as in a showcase review.

Program Highlights • Acting (including scene study and audition techniques) with Ben Dibble

• Voice instruction with Elem Eley and Nancy Froysland Hoerl

• Perform in the Musical Theater Showcase Review

• Perform in a Concert Version of a Broadway Musical directed by Jason Vodicka with musical direction by Frank Abrahams

Daily Schedule • Classes in acting, choreography, voice and musicianship

• Ensemble vocal rehearsals, individual coaching

• Blocking rehearsals

• Spend Sunday in New York at a Broadway show

• Final Sunday Showcase performance and concert performance of a Broadway show

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering the 10th grade through those who have just completed their senior year. Enrollment is limited and applicants are re-viewed on a first-come, first-served basis and acceptance is based on available space in each voice part. Please list all voice parts you are willing to sing (mark first and second choices, if appropriate). students must participate in both weeks of the program and must be residents on-campus during the Workshop.

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High School ProgramsPiano CampSession A: July 18–23 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850Session B: July 25–30 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850

now in its 26th year, Piano Camp is a unique and exciting musical experience for high school stu-dents. Led by Professor of Piano Ingrid Clarfield, the outstanding faculty includes Donald Smith, Todd Simmons, Radek Materka, Shannon Hesse, Heather Atagan Thorarinson, Kristen Watkins Topham, Angela Meyers, Lauren Kooistra, Ryan Brechmacher and Rose McCathran. The faculty will present lecture/demonstrations, master classes and group discussions, which will allow campers the opportunity to explore, in a supportive environ-ment, the many facets of playing the piano. ideas on efficient practice techniques, stylistic interpretation, memorization and dealing with performance anxiety will be presented. By reviewing videotapes of their playing and coaching’s, pianists will be able to study technique, performance choreography, develop poise and strive for a polished performance.

Program Highlights • Students will be coached in solo, duet and two-piano pieces in addition to prepared solos from their current repertoire

• Students receive supervised practice sessions during the week

• Ingrid Clarfield will provide guidance in the prepara-tion of college auditions, recitals, competitions and career opportunities

• Students attend classes in style and inter pretation, technique, music history, theory, jazz and accom-paniment

• Students will demonstrate what they have learned by performing solo and ensemble pieces in a recital on Friday afternoon

Daily ScheduleMorning: Group classes in technique, memory tips and performance anxiety. master classes in solo repertoire

Afternoon: ensemble rehearsals and coaching, group classes in music history, performance choreography, preparing for auditions and master classes on solo repertoire

Evening: Fun group activities that teach theory, jazz, improvisation, composition and accompanying; supervised practice sessions on solo and ensemble repertoire

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering the 9th grade through those entering their senior year. Due to the popularity of this program, the camps are not open to students who are graduating from high school except for those who will be coming to Westminster Choir College in the fall. Each session will be limited to 24 students. returning students are recommended to enroll in session B.

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Guitar CampJuly 25–31 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850

At Guitar Camp, under the direction of James Day, serious high school guitarists of all levels come together for a week of great music! study with an award-winning performing artist and teacher to explore this multi-faceted instrument, improve your playing, learn new skills and develop practice strategies necessary for successful performance. High school guitarists will be joined by seventh- and eighth-grade day camp participants in a variety of classes and activities.

Daily Schedule morning classes lead guitarists through technical improvements, workout routines and give personal attention to students’ repertoire and playing. Afternoon sessions include fingerboard harmony, explorations of style and history and a daily session of guitar ensemble. evening activities will include faculty recitals and Princeton outings. The entire week will conclude with a group concert to showcase student talents in solo and ensemble settings.

Prerequisites All guitarists, any style, are encouraged to apply. students should have a year or more or guitar playing experience. it is also preferable that students possess basic music reading skills. A brief audition on the first day will assess students’ current level to ensure the student is provided with appropriate material and ensemble parts.

Materials students should come prepared with a nylon-string (classical-type) acoustic guitar and a folding foot-rest for all classes. steel string acoustics and electric guitars/amplifiers may also be useful in certain camp activities, but are not required. students should also have a pocket-sized metronome, notebook with music manuscript paper, portable music stand (fold away).

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 9th grade through those who have completed their senior year.

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Flute CampJuly 25–31 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850

Under the direction of flutist Sandra Olson of Westminster Conservatory, this camp also features Gerald Carey, flute-Professor emeritus, Western illinois University; Sue Gillio, Flute Faculty, iVCC, Oglesby, illinois; and pianist Esma Pasic-Filipovic, of Westminster Conservatory.

Daily Schedule master classes, taught by Gerald Carey, will focus on solo repertoire. Participants will be selected to perform in daily master classes with accompani-ment. each will be assigned a standard piece from the solo repertoire that will be performed on the final camp recital. selection is based on a playing audition during the first day. ensemble classes will focus on flute literature for small ensembles such as trios and quartets and will address specifics of tone, rhythm, intonation, balance, etc. Additional activities will em-phasize good warm-up procedures, the importance of scales in daily technique classes, flute choir reading, and special events relating to all aspects of the flute and flute playing. High school summer Flute Camp students work alongside the middle school summer Flute Camp students during the day in a wide variety of activities. in the evening, special activities are added to the schedule.

Daily Activities

• Recitals

• Warm-ups

• Ensembles

• Flute choir

• Special events

• Master classes

• Technique classes

Camp ends with the final recital at 10 a.m. on saturday.

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering the 9th grade through those who have just completed their senior year.

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Middle School Piano CampJune 27–July 2 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850

Patterned after the popular High school Piano Camp, middle school Piano Camp is now in its 10th year. This residential program offers young musi-cians the opportunity to develop their playing skills, learn more about the fundamentals of music theory, composition and history and share in the joy of making music together. Participants will be coached in solo and ensemble repertoire in master classes and supervised practice sessions.

Program Highlights • Study with Westminster faculty members Lillian Livingston, Miriam Eley, Heather Atagan Thorarinson and Teresa Lim

• Support staff includes: Matthew LaPine, Rose McCathran, Alynn Schwiep and Ryan Brechmacher

• Attend classes in music appreciation, movement, composition, theory and music history

• Learn helpful techniques for practicing and memorizing and the art of performing

• Thursday evening recital featuring compositions created during the week

• Perform in the final recital on Friday afternoon featuring solo and ensemble music learned during the week. Parents, families and friends are invited to attend both recitals

• Enjoy structured supervised evening social activities

Daily ScheduleMorning: Group classes in performance technique, memory skills, and composer of the year. master classes in solo repertoire.

Afternoon: Theory and composition classes, ensemble rehearsals and eurythmics classes. Group classes in music history and practice techniques.

Evening: supervised practice sessions on solo and ensemble repertoire. Fun and creative group activities that teach performance etiquette and the experience and interpretation of music.

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 6th through 9th grades. Enrollment is limited to 24 students.

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Middle School Vocal CampJuly 18–24 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850

modeled after the highly acclaimed High school Vocal institute, the middle school program provides students with an opportunity to study and learn from some of the country’s leading educators in the field of children’s music.

middle school Vocal Camp will be under the direc-tion of Patricia Thel. The week-long, residential camp is designed as a complete program of carefully supervised musical and social activities.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of music through classes in basic theory and music reading. Daily voice classes help to expand their personal potential. students personalize their program by choosing from elective classes in conducting, art and drama. Choir rehearsals are held several times throughout the day. Rochelle Ellis, vocal instruc-tor at Westminster Choir College and Princeton University, Lucy Strauli, who has sung with the new York City Opera and Patricia Thel will direct the students in a final staged and abridged produc-tion of an operetta. Campers audition at the begin-ning of the week and are cast into lead roles for the production. The final program includes choral music, music from voice class and the operetta.

Program Highlights • Perform in large and small choral ensembles

• Learn the techniques necessary for healthy singing

• Learn the fundamentals of music reading and basic theory

• Participate in daily elective classes

• Participate in supervised outdoor events and evening social activities

• Perform in the final Middle School Vocal Camp concert

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 6th through 9th grades. note: Young men whose voices are changing, or have changed are welcome and encour-aged to attend.

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Middle School Music TheaterJuly 25–31 (One-week program) • Tuition: $850

now in its seventh year, the summer middle school music Theater Workshop has grown from 15 students in its first year to 50 students last summer. students have a dance/movement class, and study and perform in a showcase led by music director Derek Cressman and stage director Nathan Brewer.

Program Highlights • Acting and Audition Techniques with Nathan Brewer

• Voice classes with Westminster voice faculty

• Dance classes

• Perform in the final Musical Theater Showcase

Daily ScheduleMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Morning: Voice Class, Acting and Audition techniques Class, and Dance Class

Afternoon: ensemble Vocal rehearsal, sectionals and Blocking rehearsals

Wednesday: Attend a Broadway show and have dinner in new York

Saturday: showcase (family and friends are encour-aged and invited to attend)

Enrollmentenrollment is open to students entering 6th through 9th grades. There is no deadline for this program; however, please apply as soon as possible, to ensure your acceptance. Enrollment is limited and applicants are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and are accepted based on availability in voice part.

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Additional Information

For more information about Westminster’s summer programs, contact:

Westminster Choir College of Rider University Office of Continuing Education 101 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: 609-924-7416 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rider.edu/woce

• All programs are residential only

• Male and female students are housed in separate dormitories

• Trained counselors supervise all residence halls and chaperone students during their stay at Westminster

• Lodging and dining are provided in a traditional college atmosphere

• Residence halls are equipped with double and triple rooms with a bathroom on each floor

Please note: residence halls are not air-conditioned and bed linens and towels are not included.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their

applications and supporting materials online.

Go to www.rider.edu/woce and click on

“Summer Camps.”

How to RegisterNonrefundable $50 application fee and nonrefund-able $150 per-camp deposit must accompany the application, letter of recommendation and any other materials needed for your camp. The $50 application fee is a separate fee from the camp tuition.

Letters of RecommendationNew Students: Letters of recommendation should be addressed to “Director of Continuing educa-tion.” The letter can come from any one of the student’s teachers and mailed directly to the Office of Continuing education, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, n.J. 08540.

Returning Students: A letter of recommendation is only required if you are attending a different camp or applying to the solo Vocal Artist or solo Pianist camp.

PaymentsFifty percent due upon acceptance. All tuition must be paid in full by June 1. There will be a $50 late fee for all outstanding balances after June 1. Full tuition must accompany applications sub mitted af-ter June 1. We are unable to hold a place for students whose accounts have not been paid by the date due.

Payments can be made in the form of credit card (masterCard®, Visa® , Discover® or American express®) online at www.rider.edu/woce on the secure form at the bottom of the page or by calling our office at 609-924-7416 during office hours of 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Payments can also be made in the form of checks or money orders payable (in U.s. funds) to Rider University, mailed to the Office of Continuing education (see address in first column).

Questions regarding payment should be addressed to the Office of Continuing education (609-924-7416).

Waiting Listsif your application is received after a program reaches maximum enrollment you will be put on a wait list. All applicants are dated upon receipt by this office and are processed in order of arrival. You have the option of remaining on the waiting list or withdraw-ing your application. Your camp deposit only will be refunded if you elect not to be on our wait list or if we are unable to offer you a space.

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Application ConfirmationUpon receipt of your materials, we will email you a confirmation with the receipt of your application. We cannot process partial applications. many workshops fill quickly and applicants are encouraged to mail all materials as soon as possible. We do not accept faxed applications.

Check-In Proceduresstudents will receive an information packet via email after they are accepted with details as to when to arrive, what to bring, etc. Upon arrival students will be assigned to residence halls and receive schedules and other pertinent information.

This information cannot be given out over the phone prior to the start of the program.

Roommate RequestsBoth parties must indicate roommate requests with their application. We cannot accept requests after June 1st. We cannot guarantee any requests.

Attendancestudents are expected to arrive for registration and must stay through the final performance. Please make arrangements to eliminate schedule conflicts before applying.

Financial AidLimited need-based financial aid is available. email the Office of Continuing education at [email protected]

for an application form and submit the form as soon as possible.

Photography ReleaseWestminster Choir College reserves the right to photograph and/or video students participating in camp classes, activities, concerts and performances. Photographs/videos may be used for promotional purposes in press releases, brochures, on our web site, Facebook Fan Page and in other publicity related or informational materials for Westminster Choir College summer camp programs.

Your enrollment and participation in the programs mentioned in this brochure constitutes permission granted for the use of likeness in the above men-tioned manner.

Refund Policyif a student must cancel due to a medical emergency prior to the camp, a partial refund may be given after review by the Assistant Director.

no refunds will be given one week prior to the pro-gram 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.

TuitionAll tuition must be paid in full by June 1st. There will be a $50 late fee for all outstanding balances after June 1st.

Tuition Package DiscountsTwo programs: $100 discount off each program

Family discount: Families sending more than one person will receive a $100 discount per program

Returning student: $50 discount per program

Toursif you would like a tour of campus please contact the Office of Admission at 800-962-4647. tell them you are interested in attending summer camp and would like to schedule a tour.

TravelTraveling by Air

We recommend flying into newark Liberty inter-national Airport in newark, n.J.

to reach Princeton from newark Liberty interna-tional Airport, you must make a reservation with the State Shuttle/Olympic Airporter. Their direct link is on our web site www.rider.edu/woce. The delivery

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point for the Airporter is Westminster Choir College for all camps except for High school music Theater Workshop. For students attending the High school music Theater Workshop please take the shuttle to the rider campus in Lawrenceville, n.J.

Traveling by Train

Although we strongly recommend the Olympic Airporter, Airtrain service is available from newark Liberty international Airport to Princeton Junction. You then take a transfer shuttle called the Dinky to Princeton. For more information, please see “taking the train to Westminster” or contact nJ transit at 888-eWr-inFO.

Traveling from the Philadelphia Airport

Although Philadelphia international Airport is about the same distance from Princeton as the newark airport, we do not recommend it because there is no regular van or limousine service from that airport to Princeton.

Hotels for ParentsParents, if you are traveling with your child and need housing, the area hotels are less than seven miles from campus. Your child may not stay at the hotel with you and you may not take them off campus.

Holiday Inn—US Route 1 Plainsboro 609-520-1200 (Ask about their shuttle service)

Nassau Inn Princeton 609-921-7500

Days Inn—US Route 1 south Brunswick 732-329-4555

Howard Johnson—US Route 1 Lawrenceville 609-896-1100

McIntosh Inn—US Route 1 Lawrenceville 609-896-3700

Travel Plans Arrivalspecial arrangements for travel must be communi-cated to the Office of Continuing education, in writing, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of camp. We understand that sometimes your travel plans cannot coincide with the times for check-in/check-out. If a student must arrive a day early and/or leave a day late, please call the Office of Continu-ing education to make special arrangements. While we do not encourage early arrivals or late departures, counselors are on campus, and we will do our best to accommodate you. We are unable to permit stu-dents to arrive after the first class has begun.

Mail for Campers For all programs please address the mail as follows: student’s name name of summer Camp Office of Continuing education Westminster Choir College of rider University 101 Walnut Lane Princeton, nJ 08540-3899

Please be aware that, during the summer, Westmin-ster only receives mail monday through Thursday,

and the Princeton U.s. mail service is notoriously slow. Please mail letters and packages well in advance or by overnight mail when necessary. if packages arrive after the camp is completed, they will be returned.

Westminster Summer Camp Facebook Fan Pagewww.facebook.com/wccsummercamps

Campers: This Fan Page is a great way for you to chat with other campers, alumni, faculty and staff. View pictures of previous programs, ask questions and receive feedback.

Parents: This Fan Page is great for you to see up-to-date pictures of your campers while they are here. Chat with faculty, staff, other campers and parents to get feedback, answer questions and much more.

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Westminster Conservatory Summer CampsIn addition to the Continuing Education Programs, Westminster Conservatory, the community music

school of Westminster College of the Arts, offers an extensive list of nonresidential summer music camps

and workshops for children, teens and adults.

For more information, contact the Westminster Conservatory Office:

Phone: 609-921-7104, extension 8355

Fax: 609-921-7296

Email: [email protected]

Log on to www.rider.edu/conservatory to download the

Westminster Conservatory of Music 2010 Summer Music Camps brochure

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Application for 2010 Programs for High School and Middle School MusiciansApplications are processed when all materials have been received. DO NOT FAX APPLICATIONS.

Personal Information *Required Information

*Name (Last/First) *Date of Birth

*Street Address

*City *State *Zip

*Telephone (Home) *Telephone (Additional Contact Info)

*Parent’s or Guardian’s E-mail *Student’s E-mail

*School Grade as of September 2010: m 6th grade m 7th grade m 8th grade

m 9th grade m 10th grade m 11th grade m 12th grade m College freshman

*Please Check: m Male m Female m Returning student m New Student

*Voice Part: m Soprano I m Soprano II m Alto m Tenor m Bass/Baritone

High School Programs

m Solo Vocal Artist m Solo Pianist m Composition m Royal School of Church Music

m Organ Institute m Vocal Institute m Music Theater Workshop m Piano Camp A

m Piano Camp B m Guitar Camp m Flute

Middle School Programs

m Middle School Piano Camp m Middle School Vocal Camp m Middle School Music Theater

Check List for All Camps: m Completed application form m $50 application fee

m $150 deposit per Camp m Letter of recommendation (must be included w/application form)

Audition Programs Only:Deadline March 12, 2010 (Mark DVD/VHS clearly with name and selections)

Solo Vocal: m Personal Statement m DVD/VHS (see details on page 2)

Solo Piano: m Repertoire List m Personal Statement m DVD/VHS (see details on page 3)

Mail your complete package to: Westminster Choir College of Rider University,

Office of Continuing Education, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08450

Payment Information: m Check Enclosed (payable to Rider University)

m Visa® m MasterCard® m Discover® m American Express®

Card Number Expiration Date

Card Holder Name Card Holder Signature

All registrants are required to sign the following:I release Westminster Choir College of Rider University and its agents and employees from any and all claims, demands and causes of action on account of any injury, illness or loss which may occur during my participation in the Westminster Summer Programs 2010.

Signature Date

Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature Date

*School Information

School Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Music Teacher

Private Teacher (if applicable)

Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Roommate Request (must be in writing from both parties):

Applicants are encouraged to submit

their applications and supporting

materials online. Go to www.rider.edu/

woce and click on “Summer Camps.”

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