Wesley Hunter

Wesley Hunter is a conductor, educator, and violist, currently based in Tacoma, Washington. In 2022, he completed a Master's in Instrumental Conducting from Central Washington University, where he routinely conducted numerous ensembles, gave recitals on viola, and served as assistant conductor for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony. In 2014, he received dual Bachelor's degrees in Music Education and Performance from Northern Arizona University. During his time in Arizona, Wesley spent 5 years teaching orchestra and choir for grades 5-12 in Tucson's Sunnyside Unified School District. Currently, he teaches orchestra at Stewart Middle School in Tacoma, where he has overseen a program that has doubled in size over the last 3 years. Wesley's musical career has led him to perform in 8 US states, 1 Canadian province, and 4 Japanese prefectures. He has directed honor orchestras at various levels, frequently serves as a solo and ensemble clinician, and has conducted at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago. This past year, he directed orchestras for SYSO Summer Music and the inaugural Tacoma Adult String Camp. In his free time, Wesley enjoys exploring hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, collecting socks, going to the gym, and playing with his 2 well-fed cats, Cappuccino and Horchata.