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Spring Fever: A Symphonic Band Benefit Concert



The Whitehouse Wind Symphony is proud to present the second annual concert, entitled "Spring Fever", on Friday, April 25th at 7:30pm. This uplifting benefit concert will be held in the auditorium of Franklin High School, located at 500 Elizabeth Avenue in Somerset, NJ. The concert will be comprised of selections sure to delight all attendees. Free-will offerings will be accepted to benefit the Symphony and Quail Brook Senior Center’s activities.



The Quail Brook Senior Center is located at 625 New Brunswick Road in Somerset, NJ, and is one of seven senior centers supported by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders with a mission to reach out and engage the senior community through a myriad of education, exercise, safety and health programs, health screenings, computer classes and stimulating entertainment events. The center serves a complete and healthy lunch on a daily basis with a choice of four different menus. For additional information about the center, the exciting programs and to make luncheon reservations, please contact Allyson Toth, Manager at (732) 563-4213, or by e-mail at AgingQuailBrook@co.somerset.nj.us. You may also visit the website at www.co.somerset.nj.us/senior.html.



The Whitehouse Wind Symphony was founded by conductor emeritus Casey Bork in 1996, and is now under the direction of James P. Sheeley, Jr. Since its founding, the Symphony has grown rapidly, attracting experienced musicians as regular members from all over New Jersey, as well as New York City and eastern Pennsylvania. The group is now comprised of approximately 50 amateur and professional musicians who perform together regularly to enthusiastic audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey.

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The Whitehouse Wind Symphony is dedicated to presenting the best in all varieties of wind band literature. On many occasions, the Symphony has performed selections written expressly for the band by current band members. Whitehouse Wind Symphony concerts are developed around a mix of themes that both challenge the audience as well as the players. The annual children's concerts and holiday concert series are two of the highly anticipated events presented by the Symphony.



For additional information about the Whitehouse Wind Symphony, including information about future performances, please contact Eric Billowitz at WhitehouseWindSymphony@gmail.com or visit us online at www.whitehousewindsymphony.org.

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