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Solon Snider Sway serves as a full-time Lecturer in Music and Theater at Princeton University through a joint appointment between The Lewis Center for the Arts and the Department of Music. He is the Founding Director of the Princeton Playhouse Ensembles, which includes the Playhouse Choir and Playhouse Orchestra, and directs the Trenton Youth Singers through Trenton Arts at Princeton.
As a multifaceted artist, Sway works as a Music Director & Conductor for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Regional productions while maintaining his academic position. His professional activities demonstrate a commitment to fostering creative communities through music and theater education.
- B.A. in Music (Intensive) and Theatre Studies, with distinction in both majors, from Yale University
- Studied music theatre composition with Jeanine Tesori, Scott Frankel, and Josh Rosenblum
- Studied lyric writing with Michael Korie and libretto writing with Marsha Norman
- Served as music director for The Duke's Men of Yale and the Yale Whiffenpoofs
Sway's creative work spans composition, lyric writing, libretto development, and music direction. His recent compositions include theatrical works such as Thebes, The Swallow and the Tomcat, and The Tempest, demonstrating expertise in musical theater composition, vocal arrangement, and theatrical storytelling. His work shows consistent engagement with both classical adaptations and original musical theater pieces.
Sway's professional activities reveal a strong commitment to community engagement through music. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Walden School, a music education program focused on innovative and inclusive music composition and improvisation pedagogy. His work with the Princeton Playhouse Ensembles and Trenton Youth Singers demonstrates his dedication to building musical communities across academic and community settings.
As an educator, Sway teaches voice, piano, and musicianship through his private studio while maintaining his university position. He has previously taught at The Dalton School After-School Program and has given lectures and concerts on American music history through the Road Scholars Program. His educational approach emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and community building through music.
