Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 63rd season of the Wellesley
Symphony Orchestra (WSO). Founded as
the Wellesley Community Orchestra in 1948 by two Wellesley residents, Rolland
Tapley and Mrs. William H. Vogel, the Orchestra played in various locations in
Wellesley, Framingham and Littleton before settling into our current home at
MassBay Community College.
At
present, the WSO is a regional orchestra, with players coming from 39 different
communities. They come for the opportunity to play under Music Director/ Conductor
Max Hobart, a long-time member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and to make
incredible music together. We have one player, cellist Joyce Downes, who has
played with the Orchestra since its inception! That is the kind of loyalty the
WSO inspires.
Our
mission is “to provide high quality orchestral performances for and by members
of Wellesley and other greater Boston communities; to provide opportunities for
young and professional soloists; to commission and/or premiere works by
regional composers, and to collaborate with public schools and other
educational and community organizations.”
Our
Young Soloist competition, “Two Front Teeth” contest, Family Concert, and
collaboration with Wellesley Middle School musicians contribute to the
fulfillment of this mission. We could not accomplish this, however, were it not
for our residency at MassBay Community College, financial support from local
and regional businesses, grant support from local cultural councils and
organizations, donations by local merchants, and the generosity of people like
you.
The
2011-2012 season promises to be magnificent.
See
you throughout the year!
Sincerely,
Honorary
Board
Denise Bacon
Julia Scott Carey
Laura Carlo
Ron Della Chiesa
Phyllis Curtin
Virginia Eskin
John Finney
Everett (Vic) Firth
John Harbison
Bayla Keyes
Thomas Oboe Lee
Ned Rorem