The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra is an amateur
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orchestra
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based in
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley () is a New England town, town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Wellesley is part of Greater Boston. The population was 29,550 at the time of the 2020 census. Wellesley College, Babson Col ...
. It has presented classical, pops, and family concerts since 1948. The Music Director is
Max Hobart Max Hobart is an American conductor and violinist. He is currently the Musical Director of the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra and was formerly the music director of the Boston Civic Symphony.
Originally from Nebraska, Hobart grew up in Bell Gardens ...
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The Wellesley Symphony Performs primarily classical works, presenting six concerts each season, including a family concert, with players from the Wellesley Public Schools, and a holiday pops concert. Soloists have included players from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and well known musicians from the Boston area.
The Wellesley Symphony is Orchestra-in-Residence at MassBay Community College. The WSO supports young artists through its Young Soloist Competition, the winners of which are featured at the annual family concert.
References
External links
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra website
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Musical groups established in 1948
Orchestras based in Massachusetts
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