BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wharton Arts - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whartonarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wharton Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260918T193711Z CREATED:20260721T170800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T193711Z UID:10000471-1797170400-1797175800@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:Two Nutcrackers DESCRIPTION:Two Nutcrackers \nDecember 13 at 2:00 pm\nMain Stage at the Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE Admission\nClick HERE for tickets \nExperience a holiday tradition like you’ve never heard before! Two Nutcrackers brings together two unforgettable interpretations of the beloved classic\, featuring the timeless elegance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite alongside the vibrant jazz reimagining of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s The Nutcracker Suite. This festive concert celebrates the magic of the season through the rich traditions of both classical and jazz music\, offering audiences two distinct musical journeys inspired by the same timeless story. The concert opens with the NJYS Youth Orchestra\, performing works by Coleridge-Taylor\, Rachmaninoff\, Humperdinck\, and more. \nNJYS Youth Orchestra Oliver Hagen\, Conductor\nNJYS Jazz Orchestra Shamie Royston\, Director\nNJYS Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo\, Music Director & Conductor \nThis concert is part of the Wharton Arts Free Concert Series at UCPAC\, offering six free performances that celebrate music\, culture\, and community throughout the season. \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA‘s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program. URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/two-nutcrackers/ LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NJEDA-Dec-13-2pm-cal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260918T193654Z CREATED:20260721T173201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T193654Z UID:10000472-1797188400-1797193800@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:Season of Joy! DESCRIPTION:Season of Joy!\nDecember 13 at 7:00 pm\nMain Stage at the Union County Performing Arts Center\nFREE Admission\nClick HERE for tickets \nFeaturing the NJYS Philharmonia and the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra\, this heartwarming concert brings together musicians of all ages for an uplifting program filled with beloved seasonal classics\, joyful traditions\, and holiday cheer. \nNJYS Philharmonia Mark Gunderman\nPlainfield Symphony Orchestra Charles Prince\, Music Director & Conductor \nThis concert is part of the Wharton Arts Free Concert Series at UCPAC\, offering six free performances that celebrate music\, culture\, and community throughout the season. \n \nSupported by funding through the NJEDA‘s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program. URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/season-of-joy/ LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NJEDA-Dec-13-7pm-Cal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260918T203052Z CREATED:20260918T202049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T203052Z UID:10000861-1797685200-1797692400@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:PMP Play for Paterson DESCRIPTION:PMP Play for Paterson\nDecember 19\, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.\nPaterson School 16\, Paterson\nFREE Event \n \nFeaturing the Paterson Music Project’s small ensembles. Donations collected during this event will support the Paterson Healing Collective\, an organization that works with St. Joseph’s hospital to provide support and intervention for survivors of violence. URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/pmp-play-for-paterson/ LOCATION:Paterson School 16\, 11 22nd Avenue\, Paterson\, 07513\, United States CATEGORIES:PMP,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Play-for-Paterson-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PMP":MAILTO:info@PatersonMusicProject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T200000 DTSTAMP:20261104T172153Z CREATED:20260918T190808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T172153Z UID:10000481-1799172000-1799179200@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Alumni Night DESCRIPTION:NJYS Alumni Night\nJanuary 5\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE Event\nClick HERE to register \nJoin fellow NJYS alumni for an evening of music\, memories\, and reconnecting with old friends. \nNJYS Youth Symphony Helen Cha-Pyo\, Conductor URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-alumni-night/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1_5_27-Alumni-Night-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260918T193623Z CREATED:20260918T191531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T193623Z UID:10000853-1800709200-1800716400@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Percussion Ensembles Concert DESCRIPTION:NJYS Percussion Ensembles Concert\nJanuary 23\, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE Event \n \nPercussion Ensembles I\, II\, & III: Joe Bergen\, Conductor URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-percussion-ensembles-concert/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1_23_27-Percussion-Concert.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260918T203032Z CREATED:20260918T202614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T203032Z UID:10000862-1800709200-1800716400@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:PMP Day of Strings DESCRIPTION:PMP Day of Strings\nJanuary 23\, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.\nDr. Hani Awadallah School\, Paterson\nFREE Event \n \nCome see all PMP string players join together for a string extravaganza at Dr. Hani Awadallah School! Featuring students from Prelude 1 up to Silk City level. URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/pmp-day-of-strings/ LOCATION:Dr. Hani Awadallah School\, 515 Marshall Street\, NJ\, 07503\, United States CATEGORIES:PMP,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PMP-Day-of-Strings-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PMP":MAILTO:info@PatersonMusicProject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260922T140630Z CREATED:20260918T202919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T140630Z UID:10000863-1801314000-1801321200@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:PMP Day of Bands DESCRIPTION:PMP Day of Bands\nJanuary 30\, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.\nPaterson School 16\, Paterson\nFREE Event \n \nJoin us for the first PMP Day of Bands at School 16! All PMP band students from School 16\, School 6 and NRC will play together featuring all band ensembles and a wide-range of musical styles. URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/pmp-day-of-bands/ LOCATION:Paterson School 16\, 11 22nd Avenue\, Paterson\, 07513\, United States CATEGORIES:PMP,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PMP-Day-of-Bands-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PMP":MAILTO:info@PatersonMusicProject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T190000 DTSTAMP:20261001T171614Z CREATED:20260918T204531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T171614Z UID:10000866-1801411200-1801422000@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYC Winter Concert DESCRIPTION:NJYC Winter Concert\nJanuary 31\, 2027 at 4:00 p.m.\nRidge Performing Arts Center\n$20 Adults/$15 Students & Seniors\nClick HERE for tickets \nJoin the New Jersey Youth Chorus for our annual Winter Concert\, featuring all five NJYC ensembles. Choristers from across our program come together for an inspiring afternoon of music that showcases the artistry\, energy\, and joy of our vibrant choral community. \nNJYC Primo Coro: Melissa Hughes\, Director\nNJYC Cor Amici\, Camerata: Dan Malloy\, Director\nNJYC Sola Voce: Joanna Scarangello\, Director\nNJYC Coriste: Trish Joyce\, Director \nAccompanists: Christopher D’Amato\, Andrew Macirowski & Phillip Steffani URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njyc-winter-concert/ LOCATION:Ridge Performing Arts Center\, 268 South Finley Avenue\, Basking Ridge\, NJ\, 07920\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYC,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Anniversary-Photo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T200000 DTSTAMP:20261104T194143Z CREATED:20260918T191248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T194143Z UID:10000483-1802023200-1802030400@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week DESCRIPTION:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week\nFebruary 7-11\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE\nClick HERE to register \nExperience the New Jersey Youth Symphony in action during a week of open rehearsals\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our young musicians as they prepare for performance. \n\n Sign up below for a behind-the-scenes look at any of our 15 ensembles. Meet our passionate artistic team and immerse yourself in a live rehearsal. This event is for young musicians in grades 2–11. Current students will only be allowed to visit an ensemble of a higher level. \n You are welcome to bring your instrument and play along or observe. You will be seated next to a current student and can look on with their music. Unless otherwise indicated\, all rehearsals take place at 570 Central Avenue\, New Providence\, NJ. Learn more about our ensembles online\, HERE! \n Rehearsal Options \n February 7 \n Jazz Orchestra | 2:00–4:00 PM\n Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Big Band | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate/Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Jazz Workshop | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n \n February 8 \n Location for all February 8 rehearsals: 60 Locust Avenue\, Berkeley Heights\, NJ. \n Flute Choir | 5:00–5:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n Flute Forum | 6:30–7:10 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 3 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Fortissimo Flutes | 8:00–8:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 4 • Advanced \n \n February 9 \n Percussion Ensemble III | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Level 3 • Advanced \n Sinfonia | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 3 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Youth Symphony | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 6 / Winds & Brass Level 4 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n \n February 10 \n Concertino Winds | 5:00–6:15 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 1 • Intermediate \n Philharmonia | 6:15–7:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 4 / Winds & Brass Level 2 • Full Orchestra • Intermediate/Advanced \n Clarinet Ensemble | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n \n February 11 \n Primo Strings | 4:30–5:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 1 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Percussion Ensemble I & II | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Levels 1 & 2 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Youth Orchestra | 6:15–7:45 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 5 / Winds & Brass Level 3 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n Concertino Strings | 6:45–7:30 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 2 • String Orchestra • Intermediate URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-open-rehearsals-week/2027-02-07/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NJYS-Open-Rehearsals-Week-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T200000 DTSTAMP:20261104T194143Z CREATED:20260918T191248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T194143Z UID:10000874-1802109600-1802116800@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week DESCRIPTION:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week\nFebruary 7-11\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE\nClick HERE to register \nExperience the New Jersey Youth Symphony in action during a week of open rehearsals\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our young musicians as they prepare for performance. \n\n Sign up below for a behind-the-scenes look at any of our 15 ensembles. Meet our passionate artistic team and immerse yourself in a live rehearsal. This event is for young musicians in grades 2–11. Current students will only be allowed to visit an ensemble of a higher level. \n You are welcome to bring your instrument and play along or observe. You will be seated next to a current student and can look on with their music. Unless otherwise indicated\, all rehearsals take place at 570 Central Avenue\, New Providence\, NJ. Learn more about our ensembles online\, HERE! \n Rehearsal Options \n February 7 \n Jazz Orchestra | 2:00–4:00 PM\n Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Big Band | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate/Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Jazz Workshop | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n \n February 8 \n Location for all February 8 rehearsals: 60 Locust Avenue\, Berkeley Heights\, NJ. \n Flute Choir | 5:00–5:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n Flute Forum | 6:30–7:10 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 3 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Fortissimo Flutes | 8:00–8:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 4 • Advanced \n \n February 9 \n Percussion Ensemble III | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Level 3 • Advanced \n Sinfonia | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 3 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Youth Symphony | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 6 / Winds & Brass Level 4 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n \n February 10 \n Concertino Winds | 5:00–6:15 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 1 • Intermediate \n Philharmonia | 6:15–7:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 4 / Winds & Brass Level 2 • Full Orchestra • Intermediate/Advanced \n Clarinet Ensemble | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n \n February 11 \n Primo Strings | 4:30–5:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 1 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Percussion Ensemble I & II | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Levels 1 & 2 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Youth Orchestra | 6:15–7:45 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 5 / Winds & Brass Level 3 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n Concertino Strings | 6:45–7:30 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 2 • String Orchestra • Intermediate URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-open-rehearsals-week/2027-02-08/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NJYS-Open-Rehearsals-Week-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T200000 DTSTAMP:20261104T194143Z CREATED:20260918T191248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T194143Z UID:10000875-1802196000-1802203200@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week DESCRIPTION:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week\nFebruary 7-11\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE\nClick HERE to register \nExperience the New Jersey Youth Symphony in action during a week of open rehearsals\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our young musicians as they prepare for performance. \n\n Sign up below for a behind-the-scenes look at any of our 15 ensembles. Meet our passionate artistic team and immerse yourself in a live rehearsal. This event is for young musicians in grades 2–11. Current students will only be allowed to visit an ensemble of a higher level. \n You are welcome to bring your instrument and play along or observe. You will be seated next to a current student and can look on with their music. Unless otherwise indicated\, all rehearsals take place at 570 Central Avenue\, New Providence\, NJ. Learn more about our ensembles online\, HERE! \n Rehearsal Options \n February 7 \n Jazz Orchestra | 2:00–4:00 PM\n Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Big Band | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate/Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Jazz Workshop | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n \n February 8 \n Location for all February 8 rehearsals: 60 Locust Avenue\, Berkeley Heights\, NJ. \n Flute Choir | 5:00–5:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n Flute Forum | 6:30–7:10 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 3 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Fortissimo Flutes | 8:00–8:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 4 • Advanced \n \n February 9 \n Percussion Ensemble III | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Level 3 • Advanced \n Sinfonia | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 3 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Youth Symphony | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 6 / Winds & Brass Level 4 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n \n February 10 \n Concertino Winds | 5:00–6:15 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 1 • Intermediate \n Philharmonia | 6:15–7:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 4 / Winds & Brass Level 2 • Full Orchestra • Intermediate/Advanced \n Clarinet Ensemble | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n \n February 11 \n Primo Strings | 4:30–5:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 1 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Percussion Ensemble I & II | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Levels 1 & 2 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Youth Orchestra | 6:15–7:45 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 5 / Winds & Brass Level 3 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n Concertino Strings | 6:45–7:30 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 2 • String Orchestra • Intermediate URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-open-rehearsals-week/2027-02-09/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NJYS-Open-Rehearsals-Week-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T200000 DTSTAMP:20261104T194143Z CREATED:20260918T191248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T194143Z UID:10000876-1802282400-1802289600@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week DESCRIPTION:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week\nFebruary 7-11\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE\nClick HERE to register \nExperience the New Jersey Youth Symphony in action during a week of open rehearsals\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our young musicians as they prepare for performance. \n\n Sign up below for a behind-the-scenes look at any of our 15 ensembles. Meet our passionate artistic team and immerse yourself in a live rehearsal. This event is for young musicians in grades 2–11. Current students will only be allowed to visit an ensemble of a higher level. \n You are welcome to bring your instrument and play along or observe. You will be seated next to a current student and can look on with their music. Unless otherwise indicated\, all rehearsals take place at 570 Central Avenue\, New Providence\, NJ. Learn more about our ensembles online\, HERE! \n Rehearsal Options \n February 7 \n Jazz Orchestra | 2:00–4:00 PM\n Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Big Band | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate/Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Jazz Workshop | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n \n February 8 \n Location for all February 8 rehearsals: 60 Locust Avenue\, Berkeley Heights\, NJ. \n Flute Choir | 5:00–5:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n Flute Forum | 6:30–7:10 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 3 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Fortissimo Flutes | 8:00–8:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 4 • Advanced \n \n February 9 \n Percussion Ensemble III | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Level 3 • Advanced \n Sinfonia | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 3 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Youth Symphony | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 6 / Winds & Brass Level 4 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n \n February 10 \n Concertino Winds | 5:00–6:15 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 1 • Intermediate \n Philharmonia | 6:15–7:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 4 / Winds & Brass Level 2 • Full Orchestra • Intermediate/Advanced \n Clarinet Ensemble | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n \n February 11 \n Primo Strings | 4:30–5:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 1 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Percussion Ensemble I & II | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Levels 1 & 2 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Youth Orchestra | 6:15–7:45 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 5 / Winds & Brass Level 3 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n Concertino Strings | 6:45–7:30 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 2 • String Orchestra • Intermediate URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-open-rehearsals-week/2027-02-10/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NJYS-Open-Rehearsals-Week-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T200000 DTSTAMP:20261104T194143Z CREATED:20260918T191248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T194143Z UID:10000877-1802368800-1802376000@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week DESCRIPTION:NJYS Open Rehearsals Week\nFebruary 7-11\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nBurgdorff Hall at NJYS\, New Providence\nFREE\nClick HERE to register \nExperience the New Jersey Youth Symphony in action during a week of open rehearsals\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our young musicians as they prepare for performance. \n\n Sign up below for a behind-the-scenes look at any of our 15 ensembles. Meet our passionate artistic team and immerse yourself in a live rehearsal. This event is for young musicians in grades 2–11. Current students will only be allowed to visit an ensemble of a higher level. \n You are welcome to bring your instrument and play along or observe. You will be seated next to a current student and can look on with their music. Unless otherwise indicated\, all rehearsals take place at 570 Central Avenue\, New Providence\, NJ. Learn more about our ensembles online\, HERE! \n Rehearsal Options \n February 7 \n Jazz Orchestra | 2:00–4:00 PM\n Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Big Band | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate/Advanced\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n Jazz Workshop | 3:30–4:30 PM\n Intermediate\n Includes the 3:30 PM Faculty Concert. \n \n February 8 \n Location for all February 8 rehearsals: 60 Locust Avenue\, Berkeley Heights\, NJ. \n Flute Choir | 5:00–5:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n Flute Forum | 6:30–7:10 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 3 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Fortissimo Flutes | 8:00–8:40 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 4 • Advanced \n \n February 9 \n Percussion Ensemble III | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Level 3 • Advanced \n Sinfonia | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 3 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Youth Symphony | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 6 / Winds & Brass Level 4 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n \n February 10 \n Concertino Winds | 5:00–6:15 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 1 • Intermediate \n Philharmonia | 6:15–7:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 4 / Winds & Brass Level 2 • Full Orchestra • Intermediate/Advanced \n Clarinet Ensemble | 6:30–8:00 PM\n NJYS Winds Level 2 • Intermediate \n \n February 11 \n Primo Strings | 4:30–5:15 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 1 • String Orchestra • Intermediate \n Percussion Ensemble I & II | 5:00–6:00 PM\n NJYS Percussion Levels 1 & 2 • Intermediate/Advanced \n Youth Orchestra | 6:15–7:45 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 5 / Winds & Brass Level 3 • Full Orchestra • Advanced \n Concertino Strings | 6:45–7:30 PM\n NJYS Strings Level 2 • String Orchestra • Intermediate URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-open-rehearsals-week/2027-02-11/ LOCATION:Burgdorff Hall at New Jersey Youth Symphony\, New Providence\, 570 Central Ave\, New Providence\, New Jersey\, 07974\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NJYS-Open-Rehearsals-Week-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T190000 DTSTAMP:20261029T174714Z CREATED:20260918T192134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T174714Z UID:10000854-1803236400-1803236400@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:NJYS Music Across Generations DESCRIPTION:NJYS Music Across Generations\nFebruary 21\, 2027 at 7:00 pm\nNicholas Music Center\, Rutgers University\n$20/Adults\, $15/Students & Seniors\nClick HERE for tickets (Coming Soon) \nMusic connects us across time\, across generations\, and across the many chapters of our lives. In this joyful celebration of our Season of Hope\, mother-son piano duo\, Two Piano Journey: Michelle Chen Kuo & Christopher Kuo\, joins the NJYS Youth Symphony for Poulenc’s brilliant and playful Concerto for Two Pianos. \nThe concert also brings the extended NJYS family together on one stage with the NJYS Community Orchestra\, featuring parents\, alumni\, staff\, and students making music side by side. It’s a celebration of what we receive\, what we share\, and what we pass on to the next generation. \n  URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/njys-music-across-generations/ LOCATION:Nicholas Music Center at Rutgers New Brunswick\, 85 George St\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2_21--scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260921T214309Z CREATED:20260918T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T214309Z UID:10000864-1803740400-1803747600@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:PMP Day of Jazz DESCRIPTION:PMP Day of Jazz\nFebruary 27\, 2027 at 3:00 p.m.\nJohn F. Kennedy High School\, Paterson\nFREE Event \n \nPMP’s 4th annual Day of Jazz will feature music by the legendary Louis Armstrong in addition to other jazz greats. This event is supported by the Louis Armstrong Education Foundation. URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/pmp-day-of-jazz/ LOCATION:John F. Kennedy High School\, 61-127 Preakness Avenue\, Paterson\, NJ\, 07522\, United States CATEGORIES:PMP,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PMP-Day-of-Jazz-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PMP":MAILTO:info@PatersonMusicProject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T173000 DTSTAMP:20261006T131113Z CREATED:20261006T130544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T131113Z UID:10001243-1804431600-1804440600@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:Playathon Pops Concert DESCRIPTION:Playathon Pops Concert\nMarch 7\, 2027\nThe Mills at Jersey Gardens Mall\, Elizabeth \nJoin us at the 2027 Playathon! This beloved annual tradition is our largest fundraiser. Come hear over 500 young musicians perform iconic cinematic scores and show tunes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable pops concert. Alumni are invited to watch or perform! URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/playathon-pops-concert/ LOCATION:The Mills at Jersey Gardens\, 651 Kapkowski Rd\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07201\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYS,NJYS Alumni,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DSC_0128.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJYS":MAILTO:info@NJYS.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T220000 DTSTAMP:20261103T012445Z CREATED:20260918T204141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T012445Z UID:10000865-1807120800-1807135200@whartonarts.org SUMMARY:Wharton Arts Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:Wharton Arts Annual Gala\nWednesday\, April 7\, 2027 at 6 p.m.\nCrystal Plaza\, Livingston\n6:00-7:30 Cocktail Reception URL:https://whartonarts.org/calendar/wharton-arts-annual-gala/ LOCATION:Crystal Plaza\, 305 W Northfield Road\, Livingston\, NJ\, 07039\, United States CATEGORIES:NJYC,NJYC Alumni,NJYS,PAS,PMP,Wharton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whartonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Wharton-Arts-Gala-2027-11x8.5-PNG-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wharton Arts":MAILTO:info@wmcmusic.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR