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
Mick Lewander
Biography
Mick Lewander is a top teacher and performer in the Greater Boston area and has been teaching in the Wellesley Public Schools Music Extension program since 1994. He’s a former faculty member of Berklee College of Music and has performed extensively both locally and internationally.
Mick has toured South America and Mexico with the show “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and has performed in many other professional productions ranging from The Who’s “Tommy” to “Chicago”. He can be heard on CD recordings by singers Valerie Sneade (Let Me Be Strong), and John O’Neill (‘So Kaye: The Songs of Danny Kaye). Mick has performed with nationally known artists including Livingston Taylor, Sid Caesar, and JoAnne Worley.
Mick enjoys teaching students of all levels, beginners through advanced. He finds it very satisfying to witness a beginner discovering their talents for the first time as well as to coach more advanced students in the refinement of their skills. He’s been teaching for many years and consequently can tailor lessons to each student’s needs and learning styles.
He strives to make the lessons both fun and informative. He uses both method books and recordings to help students apply their skills and strengthen their music reading skills.
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