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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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40th Anniversary Gala Tickets, Sponsorships & Ads

CLICK HERE to read more about Sponsorship Opportunities and Ads.

Thank You To Our 40th Anniversary Sponsors

                         

   

                               

Social Service Agency Partnerships

Click here to read about Social Service Agencies and the NJYS 40th Anniversary Season. Learn how you can make an in-kind donation at our concerts!

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 Pamela Palumbo, pamela.palumbo@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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