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What instrument should I choose?

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Are you interested in learning a band or orchestra instrument but not sure which instrument to choose?

Take a look at these videos featuring Wellesley students to help you decide!

Band and Orchestra instruments

 

What instrument should I choose?
Lisa Gallagher August 9, 2022April 28, 2023 Music Lessons
  • SHREK The Musical JR. →

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MaddenA@wellesleyps.org
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Program Coordinator
GallagherL@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5722

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  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Fall Musical - Shrek Jr.
    Thu Nov 21, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Fall Orchestra Concert
    Thu Nov 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Fall Musical - Shrek Jr.
    Fri Nov 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Fall Musical - Shrek Jr.
    Sat Nov 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Fall Musical - Shrek Jr.
    Sat Nov 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Winter Band Concert
    Thu Dec 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Winter Choral Concert
    Tue Dec 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Band Concert
    Thu Dec 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Grade 8 Choral Concert
    Tue Dec 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Orchestra Concert
    Thu Dec 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Grade 6/7 Choral Concert
    Thu Jan 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Senior District Festival - Day 1
    Fri Jan 10, 2025
    Milton High School, 25 Gile Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Senior District Festival - Day 2
    Sat Jan 11, 2025
    Milton High School, 25 Gile Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: WMS Jazz Band Concert
    Tue Jan 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

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