PRINCETON NJ Announcement

Rider University Chorale Welcomes All Singers in Princeton Area

Singers of all ages have a chance to join choirs directed by Tom Shelton, the nationally known composer and director who is an associate professor at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Lawrence Township. Shelton has conducted festival and honor choirs in 20 states and abroad, most recently for a Treble Choir Festival in Carnegie Hall.

The Rider University Chorale welcomes singers in the greater Princeton area. It meets Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., September 10 to November 12 in Gill Chapel. Two concerts will be presented during the semester. On Friday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m., the Chorale will be part of a Faculty Recital - "Behind the Music...Stories and Songs" - featuring compositions by Shelton. This Recital will also feature voice faculty from the University as well as the Princeton Girlchoir Semi-Tones. The second concert - "You Do Not Walk Alone" - will be presented on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. This concert will feature compositions by female composers, with special guest choir Princeton Girlchoir Concert Choir. For students, faculty, and staff, chorale participation is free. For alumni and community members, the cost is $180 per semester. Rider Alumni receive a discount. For details, contact Professor Tom Shelton at tshelton@rider.edu.

All children and youth– of any faith – are invited to join the choirs directed by Shelton at Princeton United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Nassau Street and Vandeventer Avenue in Princeton. While children and youth are learning techniques and music theory, they sing in worship monthly, present a musical in the spring, and sing at special services throughout the year. Says Shelton: "I want young singers to love music their whole life, not just for the time they are with me." For schedules and details email Tom@PrincetonUMC.org or go to www.PrincetonUMC.org.