Lessons on Percussion instruments can begin in Grade 4 and continue through Grade 12
Percussion Teachers:
Please click on the teacher’s name for biography and more information
Aaron Trant
Biography
Aaron Trant has been playing drums and percussion professionally for over 30 years. His work in jazz, rock, orchestral, avant garde, chamber, and improvised music has made him a staple throughout the United States. Regularly performing with Vista Philharmonic, Symphony By the Sea, Primary Duo, New Gallery Concert Series, Teatro Nuovo, Landmark Orchestra, Collage New Music, and Boston Modern Orchestra Project. As a composer, Aaron has commissions and performances of his work by Transient Canvas, New Gallery Concert Series, visual artist Yu-Wen Wu, soprano Lisa Saffer, Firebird Ensemble, Endy Emby, Mark Gould, Prana, Primary Duo, After Quartet, the Boston Modern Orchestra project’s Club Cafe Series and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell Percussion Ensemble. His percussion trio, Spiral, can be found on Bachovich Music Publications. Aaron has twice received funding from the New England Foundation for the Arts/Meet the Composer, one of which to compose a new score for the Manfred Noa 1922 German silent film ‘Nathan der Weise.’ The premiere, focusing on religious tolerance, took place at the Coolidge Corner Theater on September 11, 2011 as a ten year memorial to 9/11. Aaron’s playing can be heard on the Tzadik, Mode, New World, Red Chook, and BMOP/Sound labels.
Contact Info
Lauren Saracino, K-12 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
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WHS Performing Arts: Acatober
Sat Oct 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: Improv Troupe
Fri Nov 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WHS - Little Theatre
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WHS Performing Arts: MMEA - Senior District Auditions
Sat Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Concord-Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
Offsite auditions
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WHS Performing Arts: WHS - Fall Orchestra Concert
Thu Nov 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WMS Performing Arts: WMS Band Concert Rehearsal
Mon Nov 16, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Not open to the public
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WMS Performing Arts: WMS - Band Concert
Tue Nov 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
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WHS Performing Arts: Singin' in the Rain - WHS Fall Musical
Fri Nov 20, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: Singin' in the Rain - WHS Fall Musical
Sat Nov 21, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: Singin' in the Rain - WHS Fall Musical
Sun Nov 22, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: WHS - Fall Jazz Concert
Thu Dec 3, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: WHS - Fall Band Concert
Tue Dec 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WMS Performing Arts: The Spongebob Musical
Thu Dec 10, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WMS Auditorium
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Winter Concert
Fri Dec 11, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 9:45 am
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WMS Performing Arts: The Spongebob Musical
Fri Dec 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WMS Auditorium
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WMS Performing Arts: The Spongebob Musical
Sat Dec 12, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WMS Auditorium
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WMS Performing Arts: The Spongebob Musical
Sat Dec 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WMS Auditorium
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WMS Performing Arts: WMS - Gr 8 Choral Concert
Tue Dec 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WMS Auditorium
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WMS Performing Arts: WMS - Orchestra Concert
Wed Dec 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WMS Auditorium
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WHS Performing Arts: WHS - Choral Concert
Thu Dec 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: WHS - Improv Troupe
Fri Dec 18, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
WHS Little Theatre