A division of the Westminster College of the Arts, The School of Fine and Performing Arts is located on Rider’s Lawrenceville campus.  The School currently offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts with tracks in dance, music, theater and art.  Beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year we will offer a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Music in Music Theater.  A Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration is also proposed for Fall 2008.

A five-year program offering Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching degrees includes study in both of the Westminster College of the Arts’ divisions.

The School of Fine and Performing Arts offers many opportunities for students – regardless of major – to participate in the arts.  Our highly regarded Theater Program produces plays and musicals throughout the year in the 442-seat Yvonne Theater and the 90-seat Spitz Studio Theater. The Rider Band and the Rider Choir welcome participants from throughout the student body.  Our Dance Program presents several performances, some in collaboration with local dance companies.    The Rider Art Gallery showcases leading regional and national artists, as well as student work.  Artist lectures and gallery recitals bring additional opportunities for artistic enrichment to our students and the community. 

Through programs that provide a historical, aesthetic, practical and professional perspective, we nurture and challenge the artist within all of Rider's students