The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the musical direction of Branchburg resident James P. Sheeley, Jr., will present a free outdoor concert on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7 pm at St. Joseph Church (34 Yorktown Rd, Hillsborough, NJ). Attendees can expect to hear a wide range of the band’s repertoire. The program will feature a patriotic theme to promote and celebrate the 250th Birthday of America. Other pieces will feature musical numbers, rock and roll selections, and jazz.
The concert is free and open to the general public, although donations will be accepted to benefit the band, a non-profit group comprised entirely of volunteer musicians. In the event of inclement weather or public health emergency, the announcement to postpone or cancel this concert will be made on the band’s website (whitehousewindsymphony.org), Facebook page (facebook.com/whitehousewind), and Instagram feed (instagram.com/whitehousewind).
Conductor emeritus Casey Bork founded the Whitehouse Wind Symphony on April 15, 1996. The symphony is dedicated to presenting the best in all varieties of wind band literature. Since its founding, the band has grown rapidly, attracting experienced musicians as regular members from all over New Jersey, as well as New York City and eastern Pennsylvania. It is now comprised of approximately 50 amateur and professional musicians who perform together regularly to enthusiastic audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey. The band was recently named the winner of the 2026 Hunterdon Happening List in the category of favorite band/musician - our 8th time receiving such an award!
The Whitehouse Wind Symphony is committed to making music accessible to all. For information about venue accessibility, please send an email to [email protected]. This event has been made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Event Links
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