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String Jam, Wednesday, February 11 7:30pm, WHS Field House Join all of the string ensembles from Wayland High School, Middle School, Claypit Hill School, Happy Hollow School, and Loker School for the spring String Jam in the Wayland High Field House. Band Fest, Thursday, February 12 7:30pm, WHS Field House Join bands from Wayland High…

The Wayland Middle and High School Orchestras performed their Winter Concert December 9, 2014 to a packed house. Selections ranged from Tum Balalaika to Smetana’s Dance of the Comedians, Greensleeves Fantasy, Corelli’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8, ending with the Polar Express performed by the WHS Full Symphony. Here are some photos, courtesy of…

Congratulations to the Wayland High School 2015 Eastern District Senior Festival members! These musicians succeeded in a competitive audition and participated in the festival January 9-10 at Boston Latin High School. Band Luke Xu*, tenor saxophone Chorus Gene Barton*, bass Jen Curran, alto Christina Houde, alto Melinda Kalanzis, alto Dan Pachter*, bass Ethan Toga*, tenor Orchestra Myra…

Susan Memoli, Director of Fine Arts and Wayland High School Orchestra Director was named to the “50 Directors Who Make A Difference” report for 2014 by the School Band and Orchestra magazine. This is the 17th annual listing which “highlights some of the best music educators across all fifty states,” according to SBO magazine. Ms.…

Congratulations to the following Wayland students who successfully auditioned for junior district groups! Band Michael Matta, grade 8, Alto Saxophone Logan Dawson, grade 9, Bass Clarinet Helen Cliff, grade 9, Bassoon Alex Ding, grade 7, Flute Matthew Karle, grade 8, Snare Drum McKenna Kelemanik, grade 7, Tuba Jazz Band Lucas Bowditch, grade 9, Drum Set…

Tuesday January 27, 7:30pm – FREE admission Saturday February 7, 7:30pm – $8 for students $12 for adults WHS Main Stage Come see the winter production of Spelling Bee! (It’s a musical, not a legitimate spelling bee) WHS students: Come by the theater fourth block on Friday January 30th for a special Winter Week performance.…

The Wayland High School violinists participated in a masterclass led by Heidi Braun-Hill on Thursday, October 16. This masterclass was made possible by generosity of the Creative Arts Parent Association (CAPA). The career of violinist Heidi Braun-Hill has led her to perform in many of the world’s most illustrious concert halls, including Symphony Hall in…

November 13-15, 7:30pm WHS Main Stage Tickets $8-10  The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble is thrilled to present Tom Stoppard’s comedy “On the Razzle,” which will run Nov. 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and are sale now. Check out the website, http://www.whste.com, to…

We are seeking to expand the number of people involved in CAPA to make it an even stronger, more collaborative, and more fun organization! The more parents involved, the better our support for ALL of the fine arts at WHS – both visual and performance – through special grants for equipment/supplies, support of arts honor…

For the fifth year in a row, the NAMM Foundation has named Wayland as one of their Best Communities for Music Education — one out of only 376 school districts in the US to earn this honor. Congratulations to the school administration, faculty, parents, students, and the whole community for their focus on music.