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Orchestral Camp: String Session

NJYS Orchestral Camp: String Session
6/21-7/2 (no camp 6/27 & 6/28)
Performance: 7/2
Registration Deadline: May 15
Early Bird Deadline: April 1

Join the NJYS Orchestral Camp this summer for a fun and rewarding experience in either the Winds/Brass/Percussion Session or String Session. Each day, both sessions will join forces to create the NJYS Summer Festival Orchestra and perform a final concert on Thursday, July 2.

At the Summer String Session, campers will develop confidence through performance and teamwork while enhancing their playing skills and technique. They’ll also have the opportunity to explore a new instrument, such as the viola or double bass, through our doubling program. Recommended for students whose playing level falls between NJYS Solo Levels 1-4, and in 10th grade or younger. For details on solo levels, please visit NJYS.org.

Students who are not currently in an NJYS ensemble are required to submit a placement video by May 15. For video requirements and video submission instructions, visit NJYS.org.

Students who are not currently in an NJYS ensemble are required to submit a placement video to info@njys.org. The video should include a solo of the student’s choice, 1 Major scale and 1 minor scale.

The New Jersey Youth Symphony’s Double Reed Camp offers a dynamic summer program catering to bassoonists and oboists in the state of New Jersey and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. This immersive experience provides aspiring young musicians with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their instrument, engage in the rich world of bassoon and oboe chamber music, connect with seasoned professional players, delve into reed crafting, explore auxiliary instruments such as the English horn and contrabassoon, participate in high-caliber ensemble performances, and, above all, foster a vibrant community of passionate young double reed players.

On Stage is a wonderful introduction to the world of theater and acting. This creative and fun drama class will teach teens acting techniques while helping to build self-esteem through drama games and character development. Shows are chosen by the instructor at the beginning of each semester to suit each class group. This class is appropriate for new and returning students. The class will conclude in a final showcase performance on the last day of class.

Final class date is a mandatory dress rehearsal.
Performances will be held on the final day of class.

Additional Information:

No class on 11/4/26 and 11/25/26

On Stage is a wonderful introduction to the world of Theater. This creative and fun drama class will teach children acting techniques while helping to build self-esteem through drama games and character development. Shows are chosen by the instructor at the beginning of each semester to suit each class group.  This class is appropriate for new and returning students. The class will conclude in a final showcase performance on the last day of class.

Final class date is a mandatory dress rehearsal.

Performances will be held on the final day of class.

Additional Information:

No class on 11/4/26 and 11/25/26

Performances will be held on the final day of class

Private lessons are the most efficient way of studying an instrument. Develop technical proficiency and fluency with one on one instruction that is tailored to each student. Develop a high level of musicianship through individualized instruction that enables a student to progress at their own pace. Flexibility is one of the key benefits for scheduling private lessons.

Schedule to be confirmed with the teacher. These introductory lessons are only offered to students new to Wharton Arts or current students trying a second instrument.

These lessons must be taken in consecutive weeks unless approved by the teacher. Available for instrumental and vocal private lessons.

Please call the office at (908) 790-0700 to register for this class.

Concert Orchestra is PMP’s most advanced instrumental ensemble. Students in this ensemble have successfully auditioned into the ensemble and have typically been playing their instruments for 3+ years. Students receive one sectional class and one orchestra rehearsal each ewek. Students are also offered a private lesson that takes place at School 16 or on Zoom.

Prelude classes are group beginner instrumental classes. Students meet twice a week at CCSP for their instrumental classes. They join the PS16 Prelude students on Saturdays for Saturday sectionals and rehearsals.

Prelude classes are group beginner instrumental classes. Students choose an instrument and meet three times a week at JPHCS to participate in instrumental classes after school.

Prelude classes are group beginner instrumental classes. Students choose an instrument and meet three times a week at JPHCS to participate in instrumental classes after school.

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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