Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts – Located in Northern New Jersey

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New Jersey Youth Symphony

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Paterson Music Project

Music for Social Change
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Performing Arts School

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View the WIPA COVID 19 Update.

Based on the new guidance from the CDC and the lifting of the mask mandate in New Jersey Public Schools, masks will be optional at the Wharton Performing Arts School and New Jersey Youth Symphony effective Monday, April 4, 2022.

Summer Camps

Get on stage this summer at the Wharton Performing Arts School!

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New Jersey Youth Chorus

Meet the fourth program of Wharton Arts joiining us on July 1, 2022.

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Summer At NJYS

Summer camps are back at the New Jersey Youth Symphony!

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Move for PMP

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Private Lessons

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Courses

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Referral Program

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A Message of Support & Inclusion

Read our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Statement.

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Events

Move for PMP: Free Virtual Walk/Run/Cycle Challenge Ends Tomorrow!

Event Date: August 30, 2022

Did you help us move 5,000 miles and raise $10,000 to support the Paterson Music Project! It’s not too late! Last day to move – August 31, 2022 Move for PMP is a virtual challenge to come together as a community to support the Paterson Music Project. We invite you to walk, run, or bike indoors […]

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From The Blog

Wharton Arts Executive Director Peter H. Gistelinck Receives “Outstanding Leadership Award” at 2022 Education 2.0 Conference

In the Media, New Jersey Youth Symphony, Paterson Music Project, Performing Arts School, Wharton Institute

Nominees of the coveted award were judged on five parameters, including the leader's reputation, educational background, professional experience, creative thinking, and decisive leadership. BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ, April 26, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Peter H. Gistelinck, Executive Director at the Wharton Institute of the Performing...