Arts and Culture at MassBay
Arts and Culture at MassBay
The arts and culture have a strong foothold at MassBay. In addition to student clubs and organizations,
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MassBay's Orchestra-in-Residence, the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra presents 6 concerts a season from September through May including a holiday concert in December and a Family concert in March. As Orchestra-in-Residence, the WSO performs at MassBay's Wellesley Campus and plays for Spring Commencement, including a pre-ceremony concert. The orchestra also provides chamber groups for informal family outreach events at local libraries through the season to showcase classical, live, music and teach about the joy in making music together.
Concerts are free for the entire MassBay community. Check their website for this season’s Concert Schedule and ticket prices. Concerts at 2:15 p.m. For further information and tickets, please visit our website, www.wellesleysymphony.org Please join our mailing list and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Founded in 1948 as the Wellesley Community Orchestra, the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra was the brainchild of Wellesley residents: BSO violinist Rolland Tapley and Mrs. William Vogler. Maestro Tapley served as music director and conductor for nearly thirty years, offering three or four concerts each season, including a Pops Concert and a Youth Concert. Performances were held in various locations in Wellesley, Littleton and Framingham. Mr. Tapley retired in 1973 and was succeeded by Robert J. Prins (1972-1991), Michael Webster (1992-1993), and Max Hobart (1993-2021). Mark Latham was appointed in June 2022. The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra has been orchestra-in-residence at MassBay Community College since 1984.
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