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Wharton Arts

Wharton Arts

Located in Northern New Jersey

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    Wharton Arts is comprised of 4 core programs that offer students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds a wide range of classes and ensembles.

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Performing arts education to the tune of self-expression ensemble excellence social change

Our reach goes beyond the classroom.

We provide award-winning performing arts education for students of all ages and backgrounds because we believe in the power of music and its impact on individuals and their communities.

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Programs

Wharton Arts is comprised of 4 core programs, offering students of all ages and experience levels learning opportunities that range from instrumental and vocal instruction, large ensembles, musical theater, and more.

New Jersey Youth Symphony

Auditioned orchestral and jazz education for students grades 3-12

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Paterson Music Project

Private music lessons, sectional classes & ensemble education for students grades 1-12 in Paterson schools

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Performing Arts School

Instrumental & vocal instruction, musical theater, drama & other courses for ages 4 and up

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New Jersey Youth Chorus

Auditioned choral ensemble program for students grades 3-12

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PAS

Fall Courses

Group class registration is now open online! Reserve your spot today.

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PAS

Private Lessons

The Performing Arts School offers in-person and online private music lessons in both instruments and voice for all ages and abilities.

In addition to significantly discounted introductory lessons, PAS offers free consultations to help you find the best match for your interests.

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NJYS

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2025-26 Auditions

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2,000

Serving nearly 2,000 students

New Jersey’s largest independent non-profit community performing arts education center

Founding School for The Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program

NJYS

First Prize Winners in 2014 and 2017 in the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Festival and Competition (Vienna)

NJYS

Performances in venues including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Carnegie Hall, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

PAS

50

Nearly 50 faculty members for one-on-one instruction and group classes

PAS

Students regularly win top prizes in local and national competitions, including MTNA, MEA-NJ, NAfME, Russian Music Festival, and Crescendo International Festival

PAS

300

Over 300 summer campers annually

PMP

For every year more a student is in the program, they receive higher standardized test scores

PMP

Since the inception of the Paterson Music Project in January 2013, the program enrollment has grown tenfold and partner schools have increased from 1 to 17

NJYC

Now celebrating more than 30 years of musical excellence and exceptional performance experiences, NJYC is home to choristers from throughout northern and central New Jersey.

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Sep 5

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Wharton Players: Beetlejuice JR. Auditions

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Sep 6

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Wharton Players: Beetlejuice JR. Auditions

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Sep 25

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PMP Building Harmony Breakfast

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Give the Gift of Performing Arts Education

Your tax-deductible donations will help us provide yearlong performing arts education to the nearly 2,000 students we serve each year. Over 25% of our youth musicians receive free programming, scholarships, and financial aid to ensure the joy and benefits of performing arts education are accessible and affordable to all.

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Safety is Our Priority

We’re taking steps to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and reduce the potential risk of exposure to our students and workforce.

Please see updated protocols on the CDC website.

Wharton Arts

Wharton Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is committed to being accessible to all patrons, students, parents and visitors. All programs, classes, events and concerts are accessible ensuring that everyone can participate in a diverse range of arts programming and classes.

Email info@whartonarts.org
Phone 908.790.0700
Address 60 Locust Avenue,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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