WP Bands in Concert with Composer-in-Residence Omar Thomas and the Bergenfield HS Bands, Dave Demsey, saxophone

WP Bands in Concert with Composer-in-Residence Omar Thomas and the Bergenfield HS Bands, Dave Demsey, saxophone


Event Location: Shea Auditorium
Event Date & Time: Thursday December 04, 2025 07:50 PM - 09:30 PM

WP Bands featuring Composer-in-Residence, Omar Thomas

with the Bergenfield High School Honors Wind Ensemble (Dr. Brian Timmons and Mr. Louie Costanza, conductors) and solist, Dr. David Demsey, Emeritus Professor of Music 

Thursday, December 4th, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Shea Center

WP’s 2025-2026 Composer-in-Residence, Omar Thomas, is an award-winning American composer and educator known for his vibrant, socially conscious works that blend classical, jazz, and Black musical traditions.

In this concert, Dr. Thomas’s music is featured by the WP Wind Ensemble, Pioneer Band, guests from the Bergenfield High School Honors Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds and featuring Dr. David Demsey playing saxophone.

Admission is free. Donations are accepted.

Date Submitted: 11/17/2025
Submitted By: Music - Faculty / Teresa Purcell-Giles
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