Background
Simmons, Wendell was born on June 30, 1953 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Elmer and Dorothy Eleanor Simmons.
Simmons, Wendell was born on June 30, 1953 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Elmer and Dorothy Eleanor Simmons.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, 1975; Master of Music, Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, Pennsylvania, 1982.
Assistant concert master, Virginia Opera Orchestra, Norfolk, Virginia, 1978-1980;
violinist, Philly Pops Orchestra, Philadelphia, 1982-1986;
violinist, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Wilmington, Delaware, 1982-1988;
string teacher, Christina School District, Newark, 1987-1988;
conductor, Delaware Youth Orchestra, Wilmington, 1987-1988;
orchestra/chorus director, Taravella High School, Coral Springs, Florida, since 1988;
music director, Youth Orchestra Florida, Hollywood, Florida, 1989-1991;
chair Fine Arts department, Taravella High Sch, Coral Springs, since 1992;
violinist, Miami City Ballet, Miami, Florida, 1990-1993. Guest conductor Lincoln Park Academy Honors Orchestra, Fort Pierce, Florida, 1991;conductor, clinician Broward County Honors Orchs., 1992, 93. Conductor Plam Beach County Youth Honors Orchestra, 1993.
Founder, music director Young Artists Chamber Orchestra, since 1992.
Member Florida Orchestra Association, Florida Vocal Association, American String Teacher Association.
Married Carole Elaine Douglass, December 29, 1979. 1 child, Heidi Katherine.