The Arts at MassBay
The MassBay Cultural Alliance provides educational opportunities for our students and enhances the cultural richness of our community. We encourage you to support our Cultural Alliance by attending the scheduled events. MassBay students, faculty, and staff enjoy free admission to all events. Please call 781-239-3112 for more information. Enjoy the 2009-2010 season!
WELLESLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents its 61st season of entertaining programs for enthusiastic audiences. This season is the WSO’s 26th as Orchestra-in-Residence at MassBay Community College. Max Hobart, who has shaped its artistic direction since 1993, conducts the Symphony. Many well known names in Boston musical circles have been associated with the WSO over the years, including Arthur Fiedler, who led the orchestra in 1958 to mark its 10th anniversary. Narrators over the years have included Joan Kennedy, Liz Walker, William Bulger, Dixie Whatley, and Nora Hussey.
Each concert takes place at 3 PM in the John McKenzie Auditorium on the Wellesley Hills campus, and most feature a pre-concert talk at 2:15. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12. Tickets are free to all MassBay staff, faculty, and students.
October 11, 2009
Celebrate the Classics, featuring Haydn, Schubert, and Mozart. Angel Valchinov, violin, and Beth Guterman, viola.
November 8, 2009
American Composers Yesterday and Today, featuring Copland, Ives, Rice, Winter, and Gershwin. Lin Lin, piano.
December 13, 2009
Holiday Pops. Soprano Nancy Hoffman-Gerber sings selections from husband Stephen Gerber’s hit show “Suddenly Last Christmas” and many of your holiday favorites. There’s also a visit from Santa, our traditional sing-along, and the winner of the “Two Front Teeth” contest.
February 7, 2010
From Russia with Love presents romantic favorites just in time for Valentine’s Day. Features Kabalevsky, Mussorgsky, Stravinsky, Glazunov, and Tchaikovsky. Magdalena Richter on the violin.
March 14, 2010
Family Concert. Enjoy the WSO’s gift to the community, featuring The Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Disney's "Fantasia". Prior to the concert, families can participate in an Instrument Petting Zoo and a Show ’n’ Tell.
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day Season Finale. Enjoy Debussy, Dvorak and teenage jazz saxophone sensation Grace Kelly.
MASSBAY PLAYERS
The MassBay Players is the College’s drama club, involving students and faculty/staff here at MassBay. Founded over three decades ago by retired Professor Roger Wolf, productions have included a wide range of repertoire including musicals such as "Oklahoma" and "West Side Story," as well as dramatic productions such as Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding” and Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs." Denny Morrell, faculty advisor to the MassBay Players, invites all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the MassBay Players productions.
Performances take place in the McKenzie Auditorium and begin at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $14, and $12 for seniors. Admission is free for all MassBay staff, faculty, and students.
March 26 and 27, 2010
Harvey
NEWTON COUNTRY PLAYERS
The Newton Country Players (NCP) is a non-profit community theater group now in its 53rd season, bringing affordable, high quality theater to the towns and suburbs just west of Boston. The most recent addition to MassBay’s Cultural Alliance, NCP has presented popular dramas, musicals, comedies and revues. In the recent past, they have been nominated for numerous awards, and have won many of them.
Performances on Friday and Saturday evenings begin at 8 PM, with Sunday matinees starting at 2 PM. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and free for all MassBay staff, faculty, and students. All shows are in the McKenzie Auditorium on the Wellesley Hills campus.
2009
August 7, 8, 14, 15, 16
Pajama Game
October 23, 24
Sidekicks and Shticks
2010
April 16, 17, 23, 24
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
August 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Curtains
ALL ABOUT US PERFORMING ARTS CO., INC.
Director Denny Morrell founded the company in 1998 and was invited to join the MassBay Cultural Alliance in 2000. The mission of All About Us is to enrich students of all ages through introduction to, and participation in, the performing arts. The company has been a significant source of outreach to residents of Wellesley as well as many local and surrounding communities including Boston and beyond.
All performances are in the McKenzie Auditorium. Tickets are $12 adult, $10 senior, $6 child under 12; group rates are also available for parties of 20 or more. Free for all MassBay staff, faculty, and students. Shows begin at 2:15 PM.
2009
November 21, 22
Wizard of Oz
2010
March 27, 28
Willy Wonka
May 29, 30
The Princess and the Pea (ballet)
June 5, 6
Annie
METROWEST YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Metrowest Youth Symphony Orchestra (MetYSO) provides dedicated young musicians with advanced orchestral training in an atmosphere that is demanding, yet supportive and fun. Recent repertoire has included Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 1,” Copland’s “Hoedown,” Bizet’s “Carmen,” Gershwin’s “American in Paris,” and selections from “Star Wars” by John Williams. Music Director Paul Surapine has extensive experience as a conductor, performer and teacher. MetYSO performs at least 2 concerts a year at MassBay. Admission is free to all.
December 4, 2009
Chamber Recital
7:30 PM
Framingham Auditorium
April 30, 2010
Chamber Recital
7:30 PM
Framingham Auditorium
May 2, 2010
Spring Concert
3:00 PM
McKenzie Auditorium, Wellesley Hills campus
FELIX JULIANI ART GALLERY
The Felix Juliani Art Gallery, initially dedicated in 1985, was completely renovated in 2002 for the enjoyment and benefit of the entire community. A variety of exhibits are scheduled for the coming academic year, including local and regional artists, as well as faculty and student shows.
Mr. Felix Juliani began his service to MassBay in 1963 as a member of the Founding Advisory Committee of the College, and later when a Board of Trustees was appointed, served with distinction for five years as Chair. Mr. Juliani served the Board uninterrupted until 1986, when his term expired. He was then honored with the appointment of Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his outstanding commitment and contributions to the College.
In 1992, Governor Weld renewed Mr. Juliani’s appointment, allowing him to serve the College in full capacity once again. For his leadership and stewardship, and his untiring service to the College and its students, Mr. Juliani was presented the first Distinguished Service Award of MassBay Community College at Commencement in May 2002. Until his death in May 2006, Mr. Juliani served on the Board of Directors for the MassBay Foundation, Inc.
Art Exhibitions
Check back often for the latest artists to exhibit their work in the Felix Juliani Art Gallery.