WESLEY FRESHWATER is a color guard educator and choreographer based in the Atlanta area. He currently serves as the Color Guard Director at River Ridge High School in Woodstock, Georgia. Since joining the program, Wesley has expanded the winter guard program to four ensembles and led the varsity to its first WGI regional finals appearance.
Wesley began his drum corps career with River City Rhythm in 2017. He continued with the Colts from 2018–2021, performing on trumpet through 2019 before joining the color guard in 2021. He later performed with The Cadets in 2023. His winter guard experience includes Charles Towne Independent and Edge Independent Open and World.
As an instructor and choreographer, Wesley has worked with scholastic and independent programs throughout the Southeast, including White Knoll High School and Atlanta CV. A decade after beginning his drum corps career with River City Rhythm, Wesley is excited to return as Color Guard Caption Head for the 2027 season.