Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest independent non-profit performing arts education center, has unveiled its 2024-25 season, promising a celebration of joy through the transformative power of the performing arts. The upcoming season will offer a wide range of performances and programs designed to engage audiences of all ages across 12 counties in New Jersey.
The season’s highlights include the Signature Concert Series by the New Jersey Youth Symphony, featuring patriotic performances and collaborations with award-winning guest soloists. A notable event in this series is the Veterans Day Concert and A Concert for Peace with Violins of Hope, which will showcase talents such as Jeffrey Biegel, Ranaan Meyer, and Asi Matathias.
In a unique collaboration, the New Jersey Youth Chorus will join forces with Lyyra, the only professional six-voice women’s a cappella group in the United States. This partnership promises to deliver an exceptional vocal performance that bridges generations and styles.
The Paterson Music Project will contribute to the season’s diversity with a special Black History Month Celebration, commemorating the impact of various Black artists on music and culture. This event underscores Wharton Arts’ commitment to inclusive and culturally rich programming.
Theater enthusiasts can look forward to productions at the Performing Arts School, including Wharton Players’ presentation of Alice in Wonderland JR and Wharton Community Players’ staging of Next to Normal, a three-time Tony Award-winning show and recipient of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Executive Director Gina Caruso emphasized the organization’s goal of sharing the transformative power of the performing arts with the community. Wharton Arts serves nearly 2,000 students across 12 counties, offering a diverse range of programs and performances.
Artistic Director Helen Cha-Pyo highlighted the season’s theme of creating, experiencing, and sharing joy as a community through music and the performing arts. She expressed hope that the performances would remind audiences of music’s unique ability to connect cultures, convey emotions, and unite people of all ages.
Wharton Arts’ new strategic plan aims to create meaningful connections and foster creativity among young people and across generations. The organization is committed to ensuring access to outstanding music and theater arts education for everyone, regardless of background or beliefs.
The institution encompasses four distinct programs: the New Jersey Youth Chorus, New Jersey Youth Symphony, Paterson Music Project, and Performing Arts School. Each program is designed to advance music and performing arts education and engagement in unique ways.
Wharton Arts’ mission focuses on offering accessible, high-quality performing arts education that sparks personal growth and builds inclusive communities. The organization envisions a future where transformative performing arts education in an inclusive community is accessible to all.
With locations in Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Paterson, NJ, Wharton Arts reaches students from 12 counties. The organization offers need-based scholarships, reflecting its belief in the positive and unifying influence of music and the importance of making performing arts education accessible to all, regardless of financial ability.
As New Jersey’s largest independent non-profit community performing arts education center, Wharton Arts continues to play a crucial role in nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and bringing the joy of music and theater to diverse communities across the state.
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