Lessons on Percussion instruments can begin in Grade 4 and continue through Grade 12
Percussion Teachers:
Please click on the teacher’s name for biography and more information
Mick Lewander
Biography
Mick Lewander is a top teacher and performer in the Greater Boston area and has been teaching in the ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Music Extension program since 1994. He’s a former faculty member of Berklee College of Music and has performed extensively both locally and internationally.
Mick has toured South America and Mexico with the show “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and has performed in many other professional productions ranging from The Who’s “Tommy” to “Chicago”. He can be heard on CD recordings by singers Valerie Sneade (Let Me Be Strong), and John O’Neill (‘So Kaye: The Songs of Danny Kaye). Mick has performed with nationally known artists including Livingston Taylor, Sid Caesar, and JoAnne Worley.
Mick enjoys teaching students of all levels, beginners through advanced. He finds it very satisfying to witness a beginner discovering their talents for the first time as well as to coach more advanced students in the refinement of their skills. He’s been teaching for many years and consequently can tailor lessons to each student’s needs and learning styles.
He strives to make the lessons both fun and informative. He uses both method books and recordings to help students apply their skills and strengthen their music reading skills.
Contact Info
Lauren Saracino, K-12 Director of Performing Arts
SaracinoL@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5721
Allison Madden, Assistant to the K-12 Director of Performing Arts & Front of House Coordinator (tickets)
MaddenA@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5720
Lisa Gallagher, Instrumental and Vocal Extension
Program Coordinator
GallagherL@wellesleyps.org
781-446-6210 x 5722
The District Performing Arts Office is located on the 3rd floor of ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School
Mailing Address: 40 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ MA 02481
Upcoming Events
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WHS Performing Arts: Spring Choral Masterwork Concert
Thu Apr 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WMS Performing Arts: Gr. 8 Chorus to Statehouse
Fri May 1, 2026
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WMS Performing Arts: Jazz Step Up Concert
Tue May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: Jazz Step Up Concert
Tue May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Concert takes place in the Katherine L. Babson, Jr. Auditorium at WHS
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WMS Performing Arts: Trills & Thrills Festival - Offsite
Fri May 8, 2026
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WHS Performing Arts: Rock Band Concert - Little Theatre
Fri May 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Concert takes place in the Little Theare at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: Band Concert
Tue May 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WMS Performing Arts: Spring Play
Thu May 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WMS Performing Arts: Spring Play
Fri May 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WHS Performing Arts: Performing Arts Banquet
Wed May 20, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
cafeteria
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WHS Performing Arts: Orchestra Concert
Thu May 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WHS Performing Arts: Improv Troupe - LT
Fri May 22, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Performance will take place in the Little Theatre
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WMS Performing Arts: Gr 8 Choral Concert
Tue May 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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ATO/WMS Orchestra Concert
Thu May 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WMS Performing Arts: ATO/WMS Orchestra Concert
Thu May 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WHS Performing Arts: Spring Play - Little Theatre
Fri May 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Play is performed in the Little Theatre at WHS
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WHS Performing Arts: Spring Play - Little Theatre
Sat May 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ High School, 50 Rice St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Play is performed in the Little Theatre at WHS
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ATB/Gr. 6 Band Rehearsal
Mon Jun 1, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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Spring Concert
Tue Jun 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Sprague Elementary School, 401 School St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02482, USA
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All Town Band/Gr. 6 Band Concert
Tue Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WMS Performing Arts: All Town Band/Gr. 6 Band Concert
Tue Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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Hold: Fiske Spring Concert
Wed Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School, 45 Hastings St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
Band and Orchestra performing
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WMS Performing Arts: Gr. 7 & 8 Band & Jazz Band Concert
Tue Jun 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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Bates Spring Concert
Wed Jun 10, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am
Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School, 116 Elmwood Rd, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Hills, MA 02481, USA
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Fiske Band & Orchestra Concert
Wed Jun 10, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School, 45 Hastings St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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WMS Performing Arts: Gr. 6 & 7 Choral Concert
Thu Jun 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯ Middle School, 50 Kingsbury St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA
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Hunnewell Spring Concert
Fri Jun 12, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Hunnewell Elementary School, 28 Cameron St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02482, USA
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Chorus Concert for Graduation
Thu Jun 18, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School, 45 Hastings St, ÎÞ¾¡×ÊÔ´²É¼¯, MA 02481, USA