You’ll find your rhythm in Peddie’s music program.
Classes cover diverse fields of music at various levels of expertise, as well as musical theory and history. In addition to participating in orchestra and choir (yes, you can do both!) during the class day, you will find lots of extra time to make and study music through private voice or instrumental lessons or as part of a main-stage musical as a cast member or pit musician.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in three distinct choral groups and seven instrumental ensembles covering everything from rock to classical to jazz to exclusively percussive instruments (including trash cans). Our proximity to NYC and Philadelphia means professional musicians often visit campus to provide high-level discussion about their craft, give workshops, and perform.
Your music education and performing opportunities have no boundaries, and you may even find yourself in a professional recording studio or filming a music video with your fellow musicians!
Defying Gravity Music Video
Peddie’s amazing musicians perform a rendition of Defying Gravity from Wicked that encourages the listener to take chances, be bold and let their dreams fly high!
In 2022, we completed an expansion of our arts center that includes the exquisite Ding Music Hall.
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Choral Ensembles
- Peddie Chorus
- Treblemakers (by audition, soprano and alto vocalists)
- Peddie Singers (audition-based, all voice parts)
Instrumental Ensembles
- Symphonic Orchestra
- Concert Band
- String Orchestra
- The Pulse (by audition)
- Chamber Orchestra (by audition)
- Guitar Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
Marisa Green
Director of Choral Music
Assistant Coach, Cross Country
B.A., Harvard University
M.M., Yale University
mgreen@peddie.org
609-944-7633
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Marisa Green joined the Peddie community in 2008. She lives on campus and is involved in the field hockey, musical theater, and Asian Studies programs in addition to directing Peddie’s choral music program and teaching courses such as Music Foundations and AP Music Theory. She is also active as a freelance music director, conductor, pit orchestra musician, and accompanist.
Zachary Krieger
Assistant Director of Choral Music
B.M., Central Michigan University
M.M., Westminster Choir College
zkrieger@peddie.org
609-944-7550
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Zachary Krieger joined Peddie’s Music Department faculty in 2014. In addition to accompanying and coaching the Musical Theater class, Krieger directs the Acafellas and the Peddie Singers. He also coordinates music for chapel services.
Alan Michaels
Art Department Chair
Director of Music
B.M., Mannes College of Music
M.M., Mannes College of Music
amichaels@peddie.org
609-944-7632
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Alan Michaels joined the Peddie community in 1998. He currently serves as chair of the Arts Department and director of music. He also continues to perform on Broadway as a professional musician. Alan and his wife live on campus and have three children.
