Courses
Private Lessons
PAS offers private lessons online via Zoom in voice, piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, saxophone, percussion, and harp.
30, 45, and 60-minute music lessons are available in flex packages, by semester, and for the academic year. For more information, call 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.
Pathways to Piano
Group learning allows the student to explore the performing arts in a warm and encouraging environment along with their peers. Pathways to Piano classes are limited to 8 students and are an excellent entry point for studying a musical instrument. These fun virtual group classes for ages 4.5-7 engage students in playful rhythms, movement, melodies, and musical activities while developing the skills necessary for performance: posture, concentration, coordination, and correct technique. For more information, call 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.
Music Technology
PAS is excited to introduce two virtual Music Technology classes beginning in Fall 2020:
The NEW! Basic Video Editing Class teaches the concepts of basic import, editing, and compositing using freely available non-linear video editing software. Students will create an original video using all the concepts covered in the class. For more information, call 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.
The NEW! Creative Composition Class teaches the concepts of basic composition and digital audio recording using freely available software including notation and audio recording software. Students will compose an original piece of music utilizing a combination of live performance, pre-recorded loops, and software samplers and synthesizers to realize their composition. For more information, call 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.
Musical Theater Arts
PAS promotes artistry and excellence in musical theater, drama, and dance through technical training and performance experience. The 2020-21 virtual Musical Theater Arts class offerings include Broadway Babies; Cabaret; Dance, Sing and Act; and Wharton Players. CLICK HERE to audition for Wharton Players.
Dance classes include Beginning Hip Hop and Intermediate Hip Hop. Drama classes include On Stage Kids and On Stage Teens.
NEW! Virtual musical theater classes: Acting for the Camera, How to Audition Virtually, and the Vocal Ensemble Project. For more information, call 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.
Out of the Box Music for the Very Young
PAS offers Out of the Box Music for young children that are aligned with their natural development. Students ages 4-6 are introduced in a hands-on way to a range of instruments including piano, violin, ukulele, and recorder. These virtual classes encourage and foster musical, intellectual, and emotional growth. For more information, call 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.
Student Services
Need help deciding which class is right for your child? Need assistance enrolling in private lessons? Our Student Services Team is ready to answer all of your questions. Contact Director of Student Services Kristen Wuest at 908-790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org to get started on your performing arts journey.
What Our Students Are Saying
“It was obvious how you went above and beyond with this class. You taught them so much about hard work, the importance of practicing, and the behind-the-scenes of musical theater. My daughter loved the idea of developing a show from start to finish.” ~Summer 2020 Musical Theater Arts Parent
About Our Programs
The Performing Arts School (PAS) provides private and group music lessons, musical theater, Hip-Hop dance classes, and drama classes for children, teens, and adults, beginners through advanced, in Berkeley Heights, NJ and online. In addition to instruction in all instruments and voice, PAS offers classes in music theory, Out of the Box Music for the Very Young, and small group ensembles. Offering a range of musical genres including classical, rock, jazz, and blues, PAS serves students in Union, Morris, Essex, Somerset, and other surrounding counties and online across the nation. PAS is a founding school of The Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program.
PAS offers private music lessons online via Zoom in voice, piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, saxophone, percussion, and harp. Throughout the summer, PAS offers full-day and half-day camps for children and teens.