Wesley Heinecke
Music Educator
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About
My name is Wesley Heinecke; I'm a professional music educator with a bachelor's in music education and an active teaching license in the state of Tennessee.
Experience
Chattanooga Christian School, Chattanooga, TN - Lower School Music Teacher August 2023 - July 2026
● Teach students from ages 2-12 varying musical instruments, concepts, and abilities.
● Lead, create, and execute lesson plans for 7 different grade levels.
Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Lookout Mountain - Sound Technician October 2024 - Present
● Mix live sound for church services within various indoor spaces.
● On the spot troubleshooting with audio and video programs.
PRIZM Ensemble, Memphis, TN - Assistant Teacher September 2021 - May 2022
● Teach beginner violin and viola students in the Memphis school system.
● Provide students with opportunities to perform for peers in an ensemble environment.
Horton Haven Christian Camp, Lewisburg, TN - Cabin Counselor May - August of 2021, 2022, and 2023
● Supervise and counsel weekly junior and senior high overnight campers.
● Assist in groundskeeping and kitchen duties.
● Play piano, violin, and mandolin with the worship ensemble.
Education
University of Memphis, Memphis TN - Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education (Violin Emphasis)
August 2019 - May 2023
● Graduated with GPA 3.94/4.00, Summa Cum Laude
● Scholarships: Tennessee Hope Scholarship, CCH Presidential Scholarship, Elba Gandy
Memorial Music Scholarship, and Music Performance Scholarship.
● Student Teaching/Residency: White Station High School, Sea Isle Elementary, and
University of Memphis Campus School
● Ensembles: orchestra, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles, collegium, and church orchestras.
Fred J. Page High School, Rudderville TN - High School Diploma August 2015 - May 2019
● AB Honor Roll student, GPA 3.91/4.00.
● Concert band, trumpet, co-section leader.
● Marching band, trumpet, co-section leader. 2-time state champions
● John Philip Sousa Award for outstanding musicianship and leadership.
● Midstate (violin, 6 years) and Allstate (violin, 2 years) orchestras.
