Save The Date

Whitehouse Wind Symphony Presents Free Outdoor Concert in Branchburg
BRANCHBURG, NJ - The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the direction of
Branchburg resident James P. Sheeley, Jr., in conjunction with the Branchburg Department of
Recreation, will present a free outdoor concert on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7pm at White Oak Park
(235 Baird Street, Branchburg, NJ). Attendees can expect to hear a wide range of the band’s repertoire.
The program will feature patriotic selections such as “America the Beautiful,” marches by Henry
Fillmore such as “Americans We,” Broadway show tunes such as those from “The Sound of Music,” and
a medley of rock ‘n’ roll songs by Queen!
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. Audience members of all ages are
encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs. 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).
The Whitehouse Wind Symphony was founded by conductor emeritus Casey Bork on April 15, 1996. It
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 2025 Hunterdon Happening List
in the category of favorite band/musician!
The Whitehouse Wind Symphony is committed to making music accessible to all. For information about
venue accessibility, please send an email to whitehousewindsymphony@gmail.com, or call the band’s
ADA coordinator, Margaret Smith, at 908-534-6662.
This event is made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission,
a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.