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Fine Arts Parents: We need refreshments for intermission for the upcoming A Cappella fundraiser concert on April 12th at 7:30 pm. This is always a well attended fundraiser and the audience LOVES the free treat buffet we set up. We need your help providing the snacks. The concert will be held on the Wayland High…

Are you an enthusiastic arts supporter? CAPA needs co-chairs for a two-year term starting in June to help run this great non-profit organization. We are the only parent group to solely support the fine arts programs at WHS. Why volunteer for the Creative Arts Parent Association? CAPA has been around for a long time! In…

Welcome back! CAPA, the Creative Arts Parent Association, has already held our first meeting of the year and we have many wonderful things planned, including our signature events, the Fall and Spring A Cappella fundraising concerts. Watch this space for details, or sign up for our email list for monthly updates. We always welcome new…

Arts students recently spent a day at the Worcester Art Museum for a workshop sponsored by CAPA. WHS Fine Arts teacher, Janet Armentano sent the following note: “Dear CAPA members, Thank you for supporting our trip to the Worcester Art Museum. The students and I enjoyed our tour of the art museum. The studio workshop…

On January 9, New York recording artist and jazz saxophonist, Nathan Childers, visited WHS for a one-day residency. From Joseph Oneschuk, band director: “Our masterclass day with Nathan Childers was amazing! Thank you to CAPA and the Yamaha corporation for the grant to bring him in. Please check out the pictures and write-up.”

Joe Oneschuk reports some exciting news: a very special guest Artist-In-Residence Day.  On Wednesday January 9, 2013, Wayland High School will host New York jazz recording artist/performer, Nathan Childers. Mr. Childers is a premier New York City-based saxophonist who is also an endorsed artist for the Yamaha and Rico corporations. He will spend the entire…

The WHS Theater Ensemble has a new web site, created by Richard Weingartner and a theater student. Check it out for information on the fall play about the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, photos and video of past productions, and more.

It has been a great year for the fine arts at WHS, and we want to thank all of you have have helped out in any way this year! This year we have awarded almost $7000 in grants to music, theater and the visual arts. It wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated, wonderful parents…

Janet Armentano reports that David Lang spent Monday, April 23rd giving a presentation to five art classes at the high school.  He brought three kinetic sculptures with him and the students looked at his art on his website and his blog via the smartboard. Students found him to be fascinating and loved his work.  Janet…

Joe Oneschuk reports that local Wayland resident John Inferrre donated his Latin Percussion instruments and Tama chrome drumset to the WHS Band/Jazz ensembles. Thanks, John!