Voice Performance, B.M.

Develop your vocal artistry

Build your vocal technique, develop your performance skills, become acquainted with voice literature and develop your understanding of the complex relationships between music and poetry.

Program overview

Establish your vocal technique and gain a thorough understanding of the singing voice, literature and pedagogy in Westminster’s vocal performance program. You’ll train with esteemed faculty to increase your understanding of musical structure and form, expand your vocal and performance skills and prepare to meet the demands of solo and ensemble singing.

Admission options

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First-year - How to Apply

Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.

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Transfer - How to Apply

No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.

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Continuing Education - How to Apply

Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.

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Program highlights

Expand your knowledge and expertise with private vocal training, weekly studio and performance classes, master classes, skill-based performance classes and the Presser Voice Laboratory.

Opportunities:

Private vocal training - All voice performance students have weekly private lessons and receive individual coaching and study diction
Weekly studio and performance classes - Gain new perspectives, artistic growth and frequent performance opportunities through participation in our weekly studio and performance classes.
Presser Voice Laboratory - Benefit from Westminster’s Presser Voice Laboratory and Resource Center that utilizes state of the art technology to support artist development by enabling students to explore, understand and research the human voice.
MasterClasses - Gain new perspectives and artistic growth through participation in masterclasses with leading artists
Skills-Based Performance Classes - Performance skill-building courses are available for both Undergraduates and Graduates including Movement for the Performer, Singing Actor, Performing in Lyric Theater, Opera Workshop, and private vocal and dramatic coaching.

Audition Requirements

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Program requirements

Our curriculum will build your vocal technique, develop your performance skills, train you to become acquainted with voice literature and develop your understanding of the complex relationships between music and poetry.

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The Voice Performance program at Westminster Choir College provides an encouraging environment for any young singer to find their bearings in classical training. This school made me fall in love with German art song and opera, and gave me the necessary tools to start my career in opera."

Thomas Lynch

Class of 2016

Develop your authentic voice

Westminster’s vibrant arts community is brimming with opportunities to hone and showcase your talents. Perform with leading orchestras and gain valuable professional training at the highest level as a member of the Westminster Symphonic Choir.

Broaden your experience through participation in the Westminster Opera Workshop, or by performing in one of Westminster’s auditioned ensembles, student-managed productions or our annual Art Song Festival.

Westminster students also have the opportunity to take part annually in competitions sponsored by organizations such as the National Association of Teachers of Singing where our students frequently receive top awards.