Professional Drum-set
Performer/Composer/Instructor
Jazz/Latin/Fusion
About Wes
Wesley McDaniel (born 2005) is an up and coming contemporary musician, composer, and teacher who looks to share his own voice in the new industry. His journey began at the Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts where now an alumni, is pursuing further education at the Berklee College of Music. Wesley has had the honor to receive awards such as the Larry Gerwig Scholarship, the Al Downing Finalist Award, 15+ Superior Soloist Awards on multiple instruments, Juilliard Summer Percussion Participant, PASIC I/E 1st Prize, as well as a full tuition scholarship from Berklee. He has had the oppertunity of performing alongside artists like Sean Jones, Diego Rivera, Earl Slick, and the Huntertones as well as at Lincoln Center Park, Mahaffey Theater, and even the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
Education
2024 - Present (2028)
Music Performance and Business
Berklee College of Music, MA
At Berklee, I will have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest artists and professionals in the current music scene, but also gain valuable insight to how to navigate and excel in the industry with the guidance of the incredible Business program offered at Berklee
2020 - 2024
Tarpon Springs Leadership Conservatory for the Arts, FL
During my time at TSLCA, I not only learned a platform of musical skills and knowledge capable of building a career off of, but also valuable leadership skills that allow me to harness the creative and performative energies of those around me to best serve the music and the audience.