Our Story
The Wellesley Town band was founded by Herb Gliick, a Wellesley resident and percussionist in the band. From its humble beginnings, with just thirteen eager recruits gathering in fall 2013, the Wellesley Town Band has grown to nearly sixty musicians from Wellesley and nearby communities.
If you have ever played a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument, there’s a chair, music stand, music and a warm welcome waiting for you in the Wellesley Town Band. Players of all ages (grade 8 up) are welcome, and no auditions are required. The band has a real family feel, with spouses, siblings, and parents and students, all playing together. Since its inception the band has been led by legendary Wellesley Schools (now retired) Band Director, Henry Platt.
There is always a friendly, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere of making music together. The repertoire is traditional concert band fare: light classics, favorite show tunes, movie music, and stirring marches. Each year the band presents its popular Winter Concert in December, a Spring Concert in April, and a performance in Wellesley's outdoor summer concert series.
The Band is administered through the Wellesley Recreation Department, and it is supported by a membership fee of $185 per year. The fee is waived for students (grades 8-12). The Town Band serves the communities of MetroWest and the Greater Boston area and includes members from Boston, Brookline, Framingham, Needham, Newton, Wayland, and others. Anyone interested in joining the band is encouraged, and welcome, to come along to any rehearsal to try it out before paying the membership fee. Mid-year registrations are welcome, with a reduced price.
Rehearsals are held at Wellesley High School (50 Rice street, Wellesley, MA) on Mondays from 7pm-8:30pm, September through mid-June (excluding school holidays). For more information, contact info@wellesleytownband.org
Listen to us play
Winter 2023 concert
June 2023 concert