Wesley Melvin McKenzie

Background

McKenzie,, Wesley Melvin was born on September 17, 1945 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Wesley Melvin McKenzie, Senior and Gladys Thompson McKenzie.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University of Georgia, 1963—1966. Master of Fine Arts, University of Georgia, 1966—1968. Mus D in Composition, Florida State University, 1974—1978.

Career

Director of bands Dawson County High School, Dawsonville, Georgia, 1968—1969. Associate director of bands Cairo High School, 1969—1971, director of bands, 1972—1974. General music, beginning band instructor Washoe County School District, Reno, 1994—1998.

Associate director of bands Edward C. Reed High School, Sparks, 1997—1999. Director of bands Edward C. Reed High School, 1999—2004. Professional performer Wes McKenzie Music Inc., Florida, 1974—1998, Georgia, 1974—1998, California, 1974—1998, Nevada, 1974—1998.

Achievements

• Achievements include Led Outstanding Nevada Jazz Band, Reno Jazz Festival, 2000. Led Reed High School Wind Ensemble to Command Performance, Northern Nevada Band Festival, 2000. Guest Conductor, Northern Nevada Zone Honor Jazz Band, 2000.

Membership

Member of International Association of Jazz Educators, Nevada Music Educators Association (nevada all-state jazz band chairman 1998-1999), National Education Association.

Interests

• Scuba diving, computers, music performance.

Connections

Married Karen Sue Nichols, July 11, 1988. Married Sydney Rosalie Boone, January 15, 1965 (divorced April 3, 1970). Children: Dawn Elizabeth Rivera, Kimberley Sue, Eric Lee Riggs, Daniel Wesley.

Father:

Wesley Melvin McKenzie

Mother:

Gladys Thompson McKenzie

Spouse:

Sydney Rosalie Boone

Spouse:

Karen Sue Nichols

child:

Eric Lee Riggs McKenzie,

child:

Daniel Wesley McKenzie,

child:

Dawn Elizabeth Rivera McKenzie,

child:

Kimberley Sue McKenzie,