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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Whitehouse Wind Symphony Presents Free Outdoor Concert in Clinton!

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OUTDOOR CONCERT

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at 3:00pm
WHERE
: on the terrace of the Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton
ADMISSION: FREE

The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the direction of Branchburg resident, James. P. Sheeley, Jr., will present a free outdoor concert in partnership with the Town of Clinton Recreation Commission. It is the first concert of the band’s 2018-2019 season. (Above: The Whitehouse Wind Symphony performs on the terrace of the Hunterdon Art Museum. Photo: Lynn Scolarice)

Edna_Clinton_2017The program for this family-friendly concert will feature patriotic tunes such as “America the Beautiful,” classic marches such as “Redetzky” and “National Emblem,” and selections from Broadway and film such as “The Sound of Music” and “The Greatest Showman.” Audience members are encouraged to bring chairs.

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. (Left: Members of the clarinet section play to an enthusiastic audience in Clinton at last year’s concert. Photo by Rashan Goodall)

In the event of inclement weather, the announcement to cancel will be made on the band’s website and Facebook page (facebook.com/whitehousewind).

Edna_Clinton_2017bThe 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. It was recently voted a finalist in the Hunterdon Happening List in the category of favorite musician/band. For more information, including information about future performances, 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. (Above, right: The Whitehouse Wind Symphony acknowledges the applause of the audience during last year’s concert at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton. Photo: Rashan Goodall)

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