Stan Szalewicz, Tenor

Stan Szalewicz is an Associate Professor-Librarian at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. He holds an M.A. degree in Organ Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Library Science degree with specialization in Music Librarianship from Indiana University, Bloomington. Because of his knowledge of choral repertoire and ready access to Westminster’s resources, Stan has served as Caritas' repertoire consultant, advising Barbara Sanderman in the selection of music for Caritas concerts since the group’s inception.

Organist of First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro since 2001, Stan also plays as his schedule permits at other churches in Mercer County. A charter member of the Capital Singers of Trenton, Stan is the ensemble's reference librarian. He is active in the Trenton Diocesan Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and is an independent member of the American Guild of Organists.

Stan’s most memorable experience remains a performance of John Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing during afternoon tea with Great Britain’s Queen Mother Elizabeth at the Royal School of Church Music, Croydon, England, in July 1982.