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New Jersey Youth Symphony Receives 2020 New Music USA Project Grant Award
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.
New Jersey Youth Symphony Summer Jazz Program Presents Virtual Concert July 26
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.
New York Youth Symphony and New Jersey Youth Symphony Launch Artist Stories Series
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.
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Launches "Wednesday Webinars at Wharton"
2020-06-17 | A Weekly Virtual Workshop Series Featuring Broadway Stars, Music Industry Veterans, and More to Benefit Scholarship Fund.
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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.
New Jersey Youth Symphony One of 28 U.S. Orchestras to Receive Catalyst Fund Grants from League of American Orchestras To Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Within Their Organization
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.
Summer Jazz Workshop Brings Technology and Top Jazz Educators Together in Online Learning Program
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.
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Offers Summer Jazz Listening Hour Online
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.
Kathryn Rhoads Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
2020-05-20 | Ms. Rhoads has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the film and motion picture industry
Visual Arts/Design Instruction for All Learners Is More Essential Than Ever
2020-05-19 | An Open Letter to Superintendents, Principals, and School Board Members
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Launches Nationwide Online Learning Platform with its Summer Program Offerings
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
Grant Delbert Venerable II, PhD, a Prominent Chemical Scientist, Receives the Star Treatment
2020-05-13 | Dr. Venerable has also conducted extensive research in systems science, African American affairs and genealogy
A New Virtual World for the Paterson Music Project
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.
New Jersey Youth Symphony Announces Virtual Auditions via Zoom for its 2020-21 Season
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.
New Jersey Youth Symphony Hosts Its First Ever Virtual Playathon
2020-04-06 | With less than two weeks to switch gears from producing a day-long concert event to an afternoon of performances on the video conferencing platform Zoom, NJYS managed to rally its community to come together despite social distancing.
Nancy Sarisley Costanzo Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
2020-03-13 | Mrs. Costanzo has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the art education field
Over $1.65 Million Raised on Giving Day 2020 for 390 Fairfield County Nonprofits Will Change Lives
2020-03-02 | 12,666 Generous Donors Fuel Region's Most Energizing Day of Philanthropy
Barbara Cox Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
2020-02-25 | Ms. Cox has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the arts
New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Program Receives Top Prizes at the 12th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition
2020-02-19 | Two NJYS ensembles were awarded the Mingus Spirit Award, Best Trombone Section, and three Outstanding Soloist awards.
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Celebrates Life-Changing Music Programs at its "West Side Story in Paterson" Gala
2020-02-12 | Inspired by Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic movie partially filmed last summer in Paterson, the home of the Wharton Institute's Paterson Music Project, the gala will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Jamie Bernstein.