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Junior District Audition Results
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…
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Scholastic Art and Writing award winners
The results are in from this year’s Massachusetts Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The top 3% of entries win a Gold Key. The next 3% win a Silver Key and Honorable Mentions are awarded to the next 3% of artwork submitted by students throughout our state. Janet Armentano reports that 17 different students from…
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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.…
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Orchestra Master Class led by Heidi Braun-Hill
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…
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WHSTE presents On the Razzle
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…
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College A Cappella on December 6
Saturday, December 6, 7:30pm WHS Main Stage CAPA is pleased to announce that this fall’s College A Cappella concert will be held on December 6 on the WHS Main Stage. Featured college groups include Pitch Slapped from Berklee, Chattertocks from Brown University, and the MIT Logarythms, as well as our own Muses, T-Tones, and Madrigals.…
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Wayland History Film to premiere November 21
Friday, November 21, 7:30pm WHS Free admission Pelham Island Pictures is thrilled to announce that their film, 5 Miles Astride the River: The Story of Wayland will premiere at Wayland High School on November 21st at 7:30pm. This is a historical documentary — produced by Wayland High School graduates, Zander Cowen and Jacob Sussman —…
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Viola Master Class with Susan Seeber
by Susan Memoli The Viola students of the Wayland High School String Orchestra and Honors Sinfonia worked with Susan Seeber on October 9, 2014. This masterclass was funded through the generosity of the Creative Arts Parent Association (CAPA). Ms. Seeber is a Wayland resident who performs regularly with the Handel & Haydn Society, Boston Baroque, Cantata…
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Cellists enjoy master class with Steven Lavin
by Susan Memoli Wayland High School Orchestra cellists participated in master classes on October 2, 2014, given by Steven Laven. Mr. Laven is a Wayland resident who is a free-lance cellist, studio teacher, composer and arranger. This masterclass was generously funded by the Creative Arts Parent Association (CAPA). Students in the String Orchestra and Honors…
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Master class with Todd Brunell sponsored by CAPA
On September 10, 2014, clarinetist and saxophonist Todd Brunell came to WHS and conducted a masterclass with Honors Wind Ensemble. This is part one of two masterclasses – another being planned for concert band. Mr. Brunell worked with the entire ensemble and then held a special sectional for the reed players. Topics he addressed included:…