Wesley started his musical career in Salvation Army Bands and benefited from some valuable training with Ivor Bosanko. He has used his knowledge gained in the early days to help train many young players over a period of 37 years. He has always offered lessons free of charge and is keen to encourage young players. As a result, Wesley has always had a thriving Youth and Senior Band.

Wesley has been conducting the Solent Concert Band for 37 years, during which time he has led the band to many memorable contest successes, which include, competing twice in the National Finals in the Royal Albert Hall, in 1980 and 1981, where the band achieved excellent placings of 7th and 8th. Encouraged and influenced by Stanley Boddington, his achievements in the south of England with brass bands are well known all over the country.

As well as being the Musical Director at Solent Concert Band, Wesley has also conducted Woodfalls Band on many occasions, leading them to victory at the Grand Shield, in 1985. The following year he led Solent Concert Band to 2nd place in the Grand Shield and thus qualified for the British Open again.

Wes has always been committed to educating young players. During his lengthy career he has helped many young players, many of whom have gone on to pursue music in their adult careers. Sixteen of Wes's former pupils have gone on to play with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.