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The Power of Music To Change Lives

Wharton Institute brings the life-changing power of music to children, adults and seniors regardless of their socio-economic status. Our students are excited by their prospects and inspired by the level of commitment they encounter from all who instruct and guide them. It is our pleasure and our privilege to serve our community, and we look forward to changing lives through music for generations to come.

You Can Change Lives!

When you give to the Wharton Institute you’re supporting music education scholarships for disadvantaged youth throughout the state, bringing the joy of music to chronically ill children in long term pediatric care, and ensuring musical excellence for our most talented young artists in the New Jersey Youth Symphony.

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Advertise with Us

NEW JERSEY YOUTH SYMPHONY PROGRAM BOOK
Support the arts and promote your business with an ad in the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s 2019-20 program that will reach over 10,000 patrons through 16 concerts at prestigious venues across New Jersey! For more information, contact Director of Development Elizabeth Piercey at elizabeth.piercey@WhartonArts.org.

NJYS 2019-20 SEASON
OCT 26 at Kasser Theatre, Montclair
NOV 3 at Dolan Hall, Madison
NOV 17 at Chatham UMC
DEC 8 at Union County Performing Arts Center, Union
DEC 14 at Gill St. Bernard, Gladstone
DEC 15 at Dolan Hall, Madison (2)
JAN 12 at Burgdorff Hall, New Providence
JAN 26 at Richardson Auditorium, Princeton
MAR 29 at The Mills at Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth
MAY 2 at Dolan Hall, Madison (2)
MAY 3 at Nicholas Hall, New Brunswick (2)
MAY 16 at Burgdorff Hall, New Providence
MAY 17 at Concert Hall, Madison

More information and ad pricing available here.

Planned Giving and Other Support

Consider making a lasting impact on the arts in our community by making a planned gift. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss:

Gifts of stocks and bonds
Bequests
Endowed Gifts
Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts from Donor Advised Funds

Planned gifts provide charitable deductions and offer additional tax savings as well. Contact our Director of Development Elizabeth Piercey, elizabeth.piercey@WhartonArts.org for assistance.

Matching Gifts

Does your company offer a matching gift program? Submit a matching gift request to potentially double your donation. Contact brenda.kohn@WhartonArts.org for assistance.

AmazonSmile

This link takes you directly to smile.amazon.com in support of Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (New Jersey Youth Symphony, Paterson Music Project, and Performing Arts School) so you won’t have to search for us among almost a million other organizations. It’s the easiest way for you to find and support Wharton Arts while shopping on Amazon.

Instrument Donations

We gladly accept donations of musical instruments for use in the Paterson Music Project. At this time, we are especially in need of fractional size string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and bass).

Wharton Arts Wish List

Click to see the Wharton Arts Wish List. Want to fulfill one of our wishes? Contact info@whartonarts.org for more information.

Get Involved

From becoming a board member to distributing brochures around town, there is something for everyone who wants to be a part of this exciting community performing arts center!

Volunteer opportunities include:

Events, including concerts, community performances, and fundraisers
Marketing and development support
Videography or photography support
Mentoring or interning at the Paterson Music Project: Send inquiries to info@patersonmusicproject.org
Board or committee service
Advocating for the arts! Visit www.artpridenj.com to find out more.
Donate
Wish List

For more information on how you can get involved with Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts, contact us at info@whartonarts.org.

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