Wes is a member of the following organizations:
The Recording Academy
Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards for more than 50 years, The Recording Academy continues its rich legacy and ongoing growth as the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community.
The GRAMMYs are the only peer-presented award to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position.
Seattle Symphony and Opera Players’ Organization
The Seattle Symphony & Opera Players’ Organization (SSOPO) is the labor organization representing the musicians who perform for the Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera. The bargaining unit is comprised exclusively of the members of the Seattle Symphony, including the music librarian. The self-governing organization (also referred to as “the Players’ Organization”) is a chapter of the International Guild of Symphony, Opera and Ballet Musicians.
International Guild of Symphony, Opera and Ballet Musicians
The International Guild of Symphony, Opera and Ballet Musicians, also known as “IGSOBM” or “The Guild,” was formed in Seattle as an independent union in 1985. The Guild won its first National Labor Relations Board-supervised elections in 1988, becoming the union representing the musician employees of the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.