Wellesley Families of students in grades K-12 may elect to sign their child up to take instrument lessons through Wellesley's Instrument and Vocal Extension Program (IVEP).

In general music class, students learn about the four families of instruments - Brass, Woodwind, String and Percussion. They are invited to an assembly to hear professional musicians play these instruments, and in music class they learn about how the sounds are produced, how to change notes, and they will be able to pick up and touch most of the instruments. This helps students to identify an instrument they may want to learn to play. Watch this amazing of the Boston Symphony Orchestra to see all of the instruments!!!  BSO Video

Students in Grades K-12 can take lessons on Violin, Viola, and Cello.

Students in grades 2-12 can take lessons on Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass.

Students in Grades 3-12 can take lessons on Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion (drums), Violin, Viola, Cello,  and Bass.

This website has a lot of information on the IVEP program including how to register your child.  Lesson Information 

Lessons take place after school in most of Wellesley's school buildings.

The IVEP lesson staff have an active CORI on file with WPS.

For more information, contact the IVEP Coordinator, Lisa Gallagher at gallagherl@wellesleyps.org