Wellesley Symphony Orchestra: Music Up Close, Part 1
- Date:
- Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Campus:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- Adult Event
Enjoy an intimate performance that brings you closer to the instruments and artists of the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra.
Founded in 1948 as the Wellesley Community Orchestra, the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra was the brainchild of Wellesley residents: BSO violinist Rolland Tapley and Mrs. William Vogler. Maestro Tapley served as music director and conductor for nearly thirty years, offering three or four concerts each season, including a Pops Concert and a Youth Concert. Performances were held in various locations in Wellesley, Littleton and Framingham. Mr. Tapley retired in 1973 and was succeeded by Robert J. Prins (1972-1991), Michael Webster (1992-1993), and Max Hobart (1993-2021). Mark Latham was appointed in June 2022. Since 1984 the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra has been orchestra-in-residence at MassBay Community College.