Westminster Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1970, Westminster Conservatory has provided musical training to countless students from its location in Princeton and from satellite campuses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For the last several years, the Conservatory has operated on the former Westminster Choir College campus in Princeton under special arrangement with the Municipality of Princeton.
This summer, the Westminster Conservatory of Music will move to 91ÊÓƵ’s Lawrenceville campus. This move is part of broader operational and programmatic restructuring efforts intended to preserve and strengthen core Conservatory offerings while creating closer alignment with the new Westminster College of Media and Performing Arts.
The following Conservatory programs will move to the Lawrenceville campus effective August 1, 2026:
• Private instruction in piano, recorder, and voice
• Honors Music Program
• Westminster Community Orchestra
• Opera Outings
Faculty teaching in the continuing program areas will be contacted directly regarding opportunities to teach in Lawrenceville. All other programs, including lessons on instruments other than those listed above, will not continue this fall. Summer programs, including private lessons and summer camps currently scheduled on the former WCC campus in Princeton, will proceed as planned unless otherwise noted.
Current Conservatory students in piano, recorder, and voice will be offered the opportunity to continue their study in Lawrenceville. Pre-registration for these students will take place in July. Registration for new students from the greater Lawrenceville community will open in early August with an anticipated September 14 start date.
We understand how much Westminster Conservatory means to its instructors, students, and families. We also recognize that news of organizational change can create uncertainty, and we appreciate your patience as we work to communicate information as thoughtfully and clearly as possible in the coming days.
Music Offerings
In-Person & Virtual Private Instruction, Lessons & Class Information
In-person and virtual music study at the Conservatory provides a unique opportunity for musical growth and is available to students of all ages and stages of advancement.
Youth Summer Music Workshops
Take your music to the next level - at one of our exciting summer workshops! The Conservatory offers a variety of music workshops for elementary through high school. We welcome students with or without any previous musical experience.
Pre-College Summer Arts Programs
With residential camps for high-school students, explore all that Westminster Summer Arts Programs have to offer.
Summer Private Lessons
The Conservatory offers a flexible session for private instruction in many instruments, depending on the availability of faculty. Students often enroll in summer lessons to try out a new instrument or to get extra coaching and practice.
Honors Music Program
The Honors Music Program offers a unique opportunity for gifted and motivated students to develop and to refine their musical knowledge, skills, and performance technique.
Your Community Music School
Established in 1970, Westminster Conservatory is the community music school of 91ÊÓƵ. Welcoming musicians of all ages, skill levels, and economic backgrounds, Westminster Conservatory provides focused one-on-one lessons in a musical environment close to you. In addition, the Conservatory offers a wide range of classes and performing ensembles to engage every student from beginners to maestros. Some classes are intended as an introduction to music and require no previous experience while others are designed to complement private instruction.
Particularly gifted students have the opportunity to join the Conservatory's Honors Music Program, which offers a comprehensive curriculum designed toward mastering total musicianship.
Westminster Conservatory of Music is a nationally recognized institution, maintaining active membership in the National Guild for Community Arts Education. The Conservatory joined the National Guild as a provisional member in 1983 and was granted full membership in 1986.