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NJYS and NJYC Closed: President’s Day
In observance of Presidents Day, NJYC and NJYS will be closed on Monday, February 19. Wharton Arts offices will remain open with regular business hours.
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Education Concert Celebrating Black History Month
Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway 1601 Irving St, Rahway, New Jersey, United StatesEducation Concert Celebrating Black History Month February 21 at 10:00-11:00 AM Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway FREE • Reserve Seats for Your Students HERE. Immerse your students in a captivating Educational Concert presented by the New Jersey Youth Symphony! Designed for elementary and middle school children, this special performance celebrates Black History Month with […]
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Black History Month Celebration Concert
Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway 1601 Irving St, Rahway, New Jersey, United StatesBlack History Month Celebration Concert February 25 at 3:00 PM Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway $20/Adults, $15/Students & Seniors, FAMILY PACK: 5 Tickets for $50 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Can't attend the concert in person? WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE. Celebrate Black History Month with a special NJYS concert featuring works by Ellington and […]
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New Jersey Youth Symphony Open Rehearsals Week
Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony, New Providence 570 Central Ave, New Providence, New Jersey, United StatesNJYS Open Rehearsals Week February 26 - March 3 New Jersey Youth Symphony 570 Central Avenue, New Providence FREE Event CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at any of our 15 ensembles. Meet the passionate NJYS conductors and immerse yourself in a live rehearsal. Young musicians in grades 2-11 are warmly […]
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Wharton Arts Gala
Westmount Country Club 728 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ, United StatesWharton Arts Gala March 7, 2024 6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception 7:30 PM: Dinner and Ceremony Westmount Country Club, Woodland Park Click Here for Tickets Please join us on March 7 as we showcase the exceptional talents of our students and recognize our honorees for their contributions to the arts. Celebrate our Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Rufus Reid and Education […]
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How to Improve Your Sight Reading Skills
How to Improve Your Sight Reading Skills March 15 at 7:00 - 8:15 PM Free • Online CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This FREE online workshop offers practical tips to rapidly improve your sight-reading ability. Musicians of all ages and levels welcome! Bryan Rudderow, Clinician
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New Jersey Youth Symphony PLAYATHON
The Mills at Jersey Gardens 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ, United StatesNJYS Playathon March 24, 2024 12:30 PM: Jazz Combos, Jazz Workshop, Big Band, Jazz Orchestra, Clarinet Ensemble, Fortissimo Flutes, Flute Forum, Flute Choir 3:00 PM Festival Orchestra Concert The Mills at Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth Free CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION OR WATCH THE LIVESTREAM Join us at the 2024 NJYS Playathon! This beloved annual […]
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NJYS Youth Orchestra and Philharmonia
Morristown United Methodist Church 50 S Park Pl, Morristown, NJ, United StatesNJYS Youth Orchestra and Philharmonia April 14 at 7:00 PM Morristown United Methodist Church $20/Adults $15/Students & Seniors CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NJYS Youth Orchestra: Simon Lipskar, Conductor NJYS Philharmonia: Mark Gunderman, Conductor Featuring the 2024 Concerto Competition winner.
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How to Prepare Orchestral Excerpts
How to Prepare Orchestral Excerpts April 19 at 7:00 - 8:15 PM Free • Online CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Proper preparation of orchestral excerpts is critical to a successful audition. In this FREE online workshop, orchestral and Jazz students can learn important tips on how to prepare exceptional excerpts from professional orchestral musicians. Percussion students […]
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How to Prepare Orchestral Excerpts: Percussion
NJYS 570 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ, United StatesHow to Prepare Orchestral Excerpts: Percussion April 26 at 6:30 - 8:00 PM 570 Central Avenue, New Providence FREE Event CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Proper preparation of orchestral excerpts is critical to a successful audition. In this FREE in-person workshop, percussion students can learn important tips on how to prepare exceptional excerpts from professional musicians.
NJYS 45th Anniversary Festival & Alumni Weekend
NJYS 45th Anniversary Festival & Alumni Weekend May 4-5, 2024 Save the Date! Join us for an exciting 45th season of the New Jersey Youth Symphony! Experience premieres of new compositions as well as beloved music from our inaugural season in 1979. Alumni are warmly invited to perform alongside current students at the 2024 Playathon […]