READINGTON, NJ – The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a cornerstone of the Central Jersey arts community, invites the public to a milestone celebration: its 30th Anniversary Concert. The performance will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Readington Reformed Church, located at 124 Readington Road.
This landmark event serves as both a musical retrospective and a look toward the ensemble's future. The program features the world premiere of a new composition by Christopher W. Johnson, commissioned specifically to honor the Symphony’s three decades of music-making. To anchor thecelebration in its roots, the band will also revisit iconic repertoire from its inaugural 1996 performance, including Procession of the Nobles and The Universal Judgment. This tribute honors the vision of the ensemble’s founder and conductor emeritus, Casey Bork, who established the group thirty years ago to provide high-quality wind literature to the local region.
"Reaching our 30th anniversary is a testament to the dedication of our musicians and the incredible support of our audience," says Music Director and Branchburg resident James P. Sheeley, Jr. "Premiering a new work while revisiting the music that started it all allows us to celebrate our heritage while looking forward to the next thirty years of harmony."
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 welcome to attend. 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 is committed to making music accessible to all. For further information about venue accessibility, please send an email to whitehousewindsymphony@gmail.com.
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.