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2020-10-01 | The New Jersey Youth Symphony opens its 2020-21 season with a wealth of digital programming for its existing community and beyond, featuring guest artists who are not only excellent musicians but also important voices in the role of the arts today.

2020-09-11 | The New Jersey Youth Symphony will be joined by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Los Angeles Youth Orchestra, and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio for the U.S. Youth Orchestras eFestival on September 20, 2020.

2020-08-18 | Grant to Support Experimenting with Art and Technology: Exploring New Dynamics between Performers and Audiences

2020-08-04 | During her short time at the artistic helm of the organization, Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts has emerged as one of New Jersey's thought leaders in performing arts education, particularly as it relates to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

2020-08-04 | Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur, LA to Exhibit Photos, Artifacts, Memorabilia from Houston's Famous Amusement Park September 3rd – October 15th

2020-07-31 | Dr. King has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the music education field

2020-07-28 | The New Jersey Youth Symphony, in collaboration with the Inner City Ensemble of Paterson, NJ and composer Raul Abbad, is one of 392 creators and artists selected for a New Music USA Project Grant.

2020-07-21 | Special guest artists include Sean Jones, Kenny Rampton, Tia Fuller, Rodney Green, Michael Dease, and Helen Sung in the virtual concert on July 26 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom login available at www.NJYS.org.

2020-07-02 | A weekly virtual conversation series featuring Black artists discussing the importance of equity, inclusion, and representation in the classical music world and music industry.

2020-06-17 | A Weekly Virtual Workshop Series Featuring Broadway Stars, Music Industry Veterans, and More to Benefit Scholarship Fund.

2020-06-12 | National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter announced an Art Works award to the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts for the Paterson Music Project's Saturday Community Music Program.

2020-06-06 | The League of American Orchestras has awarded a $18,760 grant to the New Jersey Youth Symphony to strengthen their understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and to help transform organizational culture.

2020-06-03 | Julius Tolentino leads the virtual JTole Summer Jazz Workshop at the New Jersey Youth Symphony, July 13-25. More information and registration available at www.WhartonArtsOnline.org.

2020-05-27 | A month-long survey of Jazz history begins June 29 and will explore classic as well as rare, live unissued recordings generally unavailable to the public. Registration available at www.WhartonArtsOnline.org.

2020-05-20 | Ms. Rhoads has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the film and motion picture industry

2020-05-19 | An Open Letter to Superintendents, Principals, and School Board Members

2020-05-15 | Wharton has cultivated an online space for creativity, community, and collaboration through an array of affordable summer activities for all ages. Online programs can be found at www.WhartonArtsOnline.org

2020-05-13 | Dr. Venerable has also conducted extensive research in systems science, African American affairs and genealogy

2020-04-21 | The Paterson Music Project hosts over 60 tuition-free online group classes and private lessons weekly for Paterson students in grades 2-9 during the COVID 19 pandemic.

2020-04-14 | Audition registration for NJYS' 15 ensembles including strings, winds, percussion, jazz, chamber music, and three full orchestras is available online April 1-May 10. Audition requirements and more information can be found at www.NJYS.org.