NJPAC Arts Education

08/28/2026

Did you know that offers a jazz program that gives young artists opportunities to perform? Our TD Jazz for Teens students often get offers to join the Brick City Bookings program, performing at corporate gigs, street festivals, and all types of events. You can also hire our students to perform at your event! Learn more at njpac.org/education

08/24/2026

Creative kids unite! From age 8-18, offers programs every Saturday starting Oct 3 that will teach young artists jazz, hip hop, acting, backstage skills and more. 🔗njpac.org/education

📍Newark, NJ
📅 Saturdays Oct-May
💵 financial aid available, no one turned away

-Hip Hop Arts & Culture: learn beatboxing, production, songwriting
-TD Jazz for Teens: award winning teaching artists train musicians in sax, piano, vocals, brass and more
-Backstage Pathways: become skilled in audio engineering, theater design, & more real-life skills to work behind stages
-Acting: Develop your acting ability in theater where students work towards putting on a play
-Carollo Scholarship Program: Instrumental training for young artists

Sign up today: njpac.org/education

08/10/2026

As part of the 2026 , our very own .molina.composer, Sr. Director of Faculty and Creative Practice, received an award for his post-doctoral research journey uncovering and preserving classical piano repertoire by Dominican composers. Congratulations, Patricio!!

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the legacy of Milt Hinton. From the film screening and conversation to the concert, it was a memorable tribute to a true jazz icon.

We're also grateful for your support of the next generation of musicians. The future of jazz rests in the hands of the talented young artists of the Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass and their devoted faculty.

07/20/2026

This Wednesday, meet at Drew University for a special celebration of Milt Hinton’s legacy. Join the students and faculty of the Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass for a screening of the film Keeping Time, a Q&A with the MHI faculty, and a concert featuring , , , and more.

RSVP: bit.ly/hintonday

07/17/2026

We are so proud of the creativity that comes out of NJPAC's summer programs! The inspiring young minds that contributed to "America's Way" over the past year have collaborated to create a piece that tells a story for America's future.

Take a listen: bit.ly/AmericasWay

07/15/2026

What if the next 250 years of America were shaped by the voices of young people? Our students answered that question in their original song "America's Way." Their message is simple: the future is brighter when we choose peace, hope and unity. Take a listen: bit.ly/AmericasWay

07/13/2026

Check out Strings Magazine's article about the history behind Scott LaFaro's 200-year old double bass. Learn how NJPAC is shaping the next generation of bass players through our Milt Hinton Program (for ages 14 – 22) at njpac.org/hinton

Read more: https://stringsmagazine.com/bass-legend-the-instrument-made-famous-by-jazz-musician-scott-lafaro-has-lived-a-long-storied-life/

It’s all bass, all the time at the Hinton Institute. Dive into an immersive week of master classes, performances, small ensemble work, studio sessions, lectures and workshops on the MSU campus.

07/04/2026

Our young artists made a song to honor the 250th anniversary of our country! Watch the music video for America’s Way: Hope and Justice, out now: bit.ly/AmericasWay

This collaboration features lyrics from New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Dodge Poetry students, music composed by Mark Gross and performed by the TD Jazz for Teens alongside performers from our Saturday Arts Training programs.

Enjoy as you celebrate the holiday this weekend!

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06/26/2026

Honoring the 116th birthday of Milt Hinton! We have extended the age range to 14-22 years old for bass players to join our Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass! Sign up today at njpac.org/hinton