The Performing Arts School (PAS) (formerly Wharton Music Center), founded in 1985 at the Madison YMCA, provides instrumental and vocal instruction through private and group classes to students of all ages and abilities. In 2008, coinciding with a move to its current location in Berkeley Heights, PAS added summer camps and a musical theater, drama, and dance department.
PAS became a founding member of The Royal Conservatory of Music's Development Program in 2012. PAS provides over 500 lessons and classes each week, ensuring that there is something for everyone. This premier educational institution prepares youth for advanced ensembles such as the NJYS Youth Symphony.
PAS became a founding member of The Royal Conservatory of Music's Development Program in 2012. PAS provides over 500 lessons and classes each week, ensuring that there is something for everyone. This premier educational institution prepares youth for advanced ensembles such as the NJYS Youth Symphony.
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Our Space
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The Performing Arts School in Berkeley Heights and the New Jersey Youth Symphony facility in New Providence have over 22,000 square feet of studios and rehearsal rooms. Features include a 100-seat Black Box Theater, a Piano Lab, Recording Studio, and flexible meeting spaces. Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts has space available for rent in our NJYS (New Providence) and PAS (Berkeley Heights) Locations.
Patron Services
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The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts is committed to being accessible to all patrons, students, parents and visitors. All programs, classes, events and concerts are accessible ensuring that everyone can participate in a diverse range of arts programming and classes. Assisted Listening Devices and Large Print Programs are available to patrons with two weeks advance notice for any performance.
Employment
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Teachers and artistic staff are encouraged to send resumes at any time to info@whartonarts.org. The Wharton Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran or any other prohibited basis in accordance with all applicable federal laws.
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The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts provides unmatched opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage with the performing arts in our community and beyond. In these challenging times, your support is especially appreciated and makes everything we do possible. Discover the benefits of giving wisely and make a lasting impact on the arts in our community by making a planned gift.
Courses
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Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. With so many productions and classes taking place virtually these days, it's important for young actors to be familiar and confident performing in front of the camera. Learn camera technique, tips, and tricks from our PAS faculty through scene and dramatic solo work in this 8-week course!
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