The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the direction of James P. Sheeley, Jr., will present its first concert of the season at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, inside the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, 71 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey.
The free concert will feature a diverse selection of wind band repertoire, including Gustav Holst’s First Suite in E-flat, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, Franz von Suppé’s Light Cavalry Overture, Joseph Kosma's Autumn Leaves, and James L. Hosay’s Black Granite (a tribute to Vietnam War veterans), along with other selections.
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated to support the Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a nonprofit organization composed entirely of volunteer musicians. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation notices will be posted on the band’s website (whitehousewindsymphony.org), Facebook page (facebook.com/whitehousewind), and Instagram feed (instagram.com/whitehousewind).
Founded in 1996, the Whitehouse Wind Symphony is dedicated to performing the finest wind band literature across all genres. The ensemble has grown to approximately 50 amateur and professional musicians from New Jersey, New York City, and eastern Pennsylvania. The band regularly performs for audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey. In 2026, it was named a winner of the Hunterdon Happening List in the Favorite Band/Musician category, marking its eighth time receiving this recognition.
For more information, including details about upcoming performances, please email whitehousewindsymphony@gmail.com.
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. 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.