Dr. Wesley Dykes

Dykes joined the Carey faculty in March 2012 as coordinator of the instrumental program, which includes several major performing groups and ensembles. He was successful in growing the program from 18 to 140 students in three years.

Dr. Dykes is originally from Pensacola, Florida. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree in music education/conducting from the University of South Carolina, and a DMA in conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi.

He has taught and served in schools and churches for more than 30 years. Every school and church he has served has experienced growth. Dr. Dykes is a member of the National Association for Music Education, the National Band Association, and other national and regional organizations. He also serves as the worship pastor of Hardy Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg.

Dr. Dykes’ aim is to have as many students as possible to come to Carey, learn their craft, come to know the Lord or grow in Him, and then go out and change their world.

His wife, Michelle, is actively involved in all areas of music education and ministry. She teaches clarinet, voice, and other music classes at William Carey University.

Education

• Bachelor in Music Education, University of Southern Mississippi
• Master's  in Music Education, University of South Carolina
• Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Southern Mississippi