David Tripold, Ph.D.

Professor

Office: Lauren K. Woods Theatre Complex 218

David Tripold has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from Westminster Choir College of Rider University and a Ph.D. in liturgical studies. He is a nationally recognized choir conductor, voice teacher, organist, and liturgical scholar. He directs the University’s chamber and concert choirs. In addition, he has been a church organist and choir director for over 30 years.

Education

Ph.D., Rider University

M.A., Westminster Choir College of Rider University

Courses

Recently Taught Classes

2026 Spring

Applied Music: Voice – MU 191
Chamber Choir – MU 157
Chorus – MU 147

2025 Fall

Applied Music: Voice – MU 191
Chamber Choir – MU 157
Chorus – MU 147
Group Voice – MU 171

2025 Spring

Chamber Choir II – MU 158
Chorus II – MU 148
Group Voice II – MU 172
Music Appreciation – MU 101

2024 Fall

Chamber Choir – MU 157
Chorus – MU 147
Conducting II – MU 329
Group Voice – MU 171

2024 Spring

Chamber Choir II – MU 158
Chorus II – MU 148
Group Voice II – MU 172
Music Appreciation – MU 101

2023 Fall

Chamber Choir – MU 157
Chorus – MU 147
Group Voice – MU 171
History and Literature of Music I – MU 218

2023 Spring

Chamber Choir II – MU 158
Chorus II – MU 148
Group Voice II – MU 172
Music Appreciation – MU 101

Frequently Taught Classes

Applied Music: Voice (MU 191)
Chamber Choir (MU 157)
Chamber Choir II (MU 158)
Chorus (MU 147)
Chorus I (MU 147M)
Chorus II (MU 148, MU 148M)
Conducting II (MU 329)
Group Voice (MU 171)
Group Voice I (MU 171M)
Group Voice II (MU 172, MU 172M)
History and Literature of Music I (MU 218)
Music Appreciation (MU 101)