The Wellesley Symphony is community orchestra in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  Our Music Director is Dr. Mark Latham.  We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  
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We present 6 concerts a season from September through May including a holiday concert in December and a Family concert in March.  As the orchestra-in-residence at MassBay Community College, we perform at their Wellesley Campus and we play for their Spring Commencement.  We also present informal family outreach events at local libraries through the season to showcase classical, live, music and teach about the joy in making music together.  
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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.