Wayne resides in Fort Atkinson, WI, where he taught instrumental music in the public schools for 35 years. His performing groups consistently received top marks in WSMA solo/ensemble-large group festivals.Retiring from teaching after 37 years, Wayne presently is active as a master WSMA adjudicator and field representative, and conductor of the Fort Atkinson Community Band. Educational background includes a Bachelor/Masters of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois. Additional coursework at U.W. Wisconsin Universities. Other interests include directing a church choir, fishing, and hunting.