Whitehouse Wind Symphony Presents Free Holiday Concerts in Readington and Flemington

Whitehouse Wind Symphony Presents Free Holiday Concerts in Readington and Flemington

The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band directed by Branchburg resident James P. Sheeley Jr., will hold three holiday concerts this December at various locations throughout Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

This annual holiday concert series is extremely popular among Hunterdon residents and is one of the band’s most anticipated events, featuring classic Christmas carols and well-loved holiday songs.

The first concert is scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 pm at Whitehouse United Methodist Church (the band’s namesake and rehearsal venue), located at 73 Old Highway 28 in Whitehouse. Parking is available behind the church and on the street. WUMC is fully wheelchair accessible via the elevator at the west entrance.

The second concert will be on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Flemington United Methodist Church, located at 116 Main Street in Flemington. Several municipal parking lots are nearby. FUMC is fully wheelchair accessible via a ramp at the Main Street entrance.

The third concert is set for Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Readington Reformed Church, located at 124 Readington Road in Readington. The church has a

gravel parking lot immediately east of the education wing, with additional parking on a grass field behind the cemetery. There is a drop-off area at the rear of the education wing with a chair lift for those with mobility challenges; however, restrooms are only accessible via stairs.

All three concerts are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to support the band, a non-profit run entirely by volunteer musicians, as well as the host churches. For more information or weather/emergency updates, visit whitehousewindsymphony.org, facebook.com/whitehousewind, and instagram.com/whitehousewind. Livestreaming will be offered when possible through Facebook approximately thirty minutes before each concert.

Founded by conductor emeritus Casey Bork on April 15, 1996, the Whitehouse Wind Symphony is dedicated to performing the best in wind band literature. Since its founding, the band has grown rapidly, attracting experienced musicians from across New Jersey, New York City, and eastern Pennsylvania. Currently, about 50 amateur and professional musicians perform regularly for enthusiastic audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey. The band has won the Hunterdon Happening List seven times in the favorite band/musician category!

The Symphony is committed to making music accessible for everyone. For venue accessibility information, contact whitehousewindsymphony@gmail.com or call 908-581-0232. Founded by conductor emeritus Casey Bork on April 15, 1996, the Whitehouse Wind Symphony is dedicated to performing the best in wind band literature. Since its founding, the band has grown rapidly, attracting experienced musicians from all over New Jersey, New York City, and eastern Pennsylvania. Currently, about 50 amateur and professional musicians perform regularly for enthusiastic audiences across central and northern New Jersey. The band has won the Hunterdon Happening List seven times in the favorite band/musician category!

The Symphony is committed to making music accessible for everyone. For venue accessibility information, contact whitehousewindsymphony@gmail.com or call 908-581-0232.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through funds administered by the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission.