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Registration for 2nd Semester Lessons opens on 1/1/26

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Registration for 2nd Semester Lessons opens on 1/1/26
Amy Ritterbusch December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Top of the Page Announcement
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Lauren Saracino, K-12 Interim Director of Performing Arts
SaracinoL@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5721

Allison Madden, Assistant to the K-12 Director of Performing Arts & Front of House Coordinator (tickets)
MaddenA@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5720

Lisa Gallagher, Instrumental and Vocal Extension
Program Coordinator
GallagherL@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5722

The District Performing Arts Office is located on the 3rd floor of Wellesley Middle School

Mailing Address: 40 Kingsbury St, Wellesley MA 02481

Upcoming Events

  • WHS Performing Arts: Choral Concert
    Thu Dec 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Improv Troupe - LT
    Fri Dec 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Performance will take place in the Little Theatre

  • WHS Performing Arts: Senior District Festival - Offsite
    Fri Jan 9, 2026 - Sat Jan 10, 2026 @ 
    Milton High School, 25 Gile Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA

  • Schofield Band & Orchestra Concert
    Fri Jan 9, 2026 @ 8:50 am - 9:20 am
    Schofield Elementary School, 27 Cedar St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Senior District Festival - Offsite
    Fri Jan 9, 2026 - Sat Jan 10, 2026 @ 
    Milton High School, 25 Gile Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: Gr. 6 & 7 Choral Concert
    Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

  • WMS Performing Arts: Band Step Up Concert
    Tue Jan 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS

  • WHS Performing Arts: Band Step Up Concert
    Tue Jan 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS

  • WMS Performing Arts: Orchestra Step Up Concert
    Thu Jan 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS

  • WHS Performing Arts: Orchestra Step Up Concert
    Thu Jan 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS

  • WHS Performing Arts: All State Auditions - Offsite
    Sat Jan 24, 2026
    TBD

  • WHS Performing Arts: Rock Band Concert
    Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Little Theatre at WHS

  • WMS Performing Arts: Junior District Auditions - Offsite
    Sat Jan 31, 2026
    Bedford High School, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Junior District Auditions - Offsite
    Sat Jan 31, 2026
    Bedford High School, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730, USA

  • WHS Performing Arts: Improv Troupe - LT
    Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Performance will take place in the Little Theatre

  • WMS Performing Arts: Choral Step Up Concert
    Tue Feb 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS

  • WHS Performing Arts: Choral Step Up Concert
    Tue Feb 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA

    Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS

  • Songs of Friendship and Love Concert - Gr K
    Wed Feb 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
    Schofield Gym

    Timeframe: 9:00 - 9:20 a.m.

    (Date changed from Friday to Wednesday.)

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