After School Co-Curricular Extension Opportunities
Dance
The Moving Company
Dance co-curricular extension; offered second semester.
Sponsored by the WHS Performing Arts Department, the co-curricular after-school Moving Company provides students with opportunities to express themselves through the medium of dance and to share these achievements with the Wellesley community. This dance ensemble presents an annual spring performance, Footnotes. If possible, opportunities to perform with dancers from community ensembles and area high schools will be available. Opportunities for members to attend choreography workshops and choreograph original dance pieces are available. Former members of the Junior Moving Company (JMC) at WMS and newcomers to dance with varying amounts of experience are encouraged to join.
Drama
Musicals and Plays
Drama co-curricular extension; by audition only
The annual School musical will take place each fall with auditions taking place shortly after school starts. Participation is by audition, however every who auditions for the musical is welcome. The Winter and Spring plays are audition based with limited spots available.
Instrumental students may have an opportunity to play in the orchestra pit for the musicals based on instrument needs.
Music
A Cappella Vocal Ensembles
Music co-curricular extension; offered both semesters.
PREREQUISITE: Audition required. Must also be enrolled in a WHS choral ensemble.
Several student-directed a cappella ensembles rehearse after school, under the advisement of the choral director. These auditioned ensembles create and rehearse their own arrangements and perform in two concerts each year, Acatober (fall) and Acastock (spring), with college ensembles and/or a cappella groups from other high schools. A Cappella singers must also be enrolled in a curricular choral ensemble during the school day.
Instrumental and Vocal Extension Program
Music co-curricular extension; offered both semesters.
PREREQUISITE: Students must also be enrolled in a music ensemble: a WHS band, choir, or orchestra.
Private lessons on instruments and voice are offered after school and in the evening on a tuition basis. Students enrolled in Music courses are encouraged to take private lessons. It takes many years of applied studies and practice to perfect vocal and instrumental performance skills. Students learn specific techniques through exercises and repertoire; they learn applied musicianship and artistry, and they gain experience through various genre of solo literature. Students work continuously to improve their individual skills and musicianship that contribute to the strength of a music ensemble. Extension teachers are selected from the ranks of the finest professional classical and jazz musicians in the Greater Boston area. Most teachers hold a master's degree in their specialized performance field, and have a portfolio of professional recordings and are active performers. Students enroll by the semester. Tuition and fees are assessed, which covers 15 lessons per semester provided in a Wellesley school building. Private lesson students must also be enrolled in a curricular band, choral, or orchestral ensemble during the school day.
Chamber Ensemble Extension Program
Music co-curricular extension; offered both semesters.
PREREQUISITE: Students must also be enrolled in a music ensemble: a WHS band, choir, or orchestra.
Advanced instrumental and vocal musicians who wish to perform in small chamber ensembles (classical, jazz, contemporary) can be coached by teachers from the Instrumental and Vocal Extension Program. Tuition for each semester covers twelve coaching sessions.