John Wesley (Wes) Flinn is a music theorist, composer, euphoniumist, trombonist, conductor. He was a 1990 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School . He continued his education at Morehead State University, University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music and received a Doctorate in Music Theory at the University of Cincinnati College.

Wes Flinn is currently an Associate Professor of of Music, Coordinator of the Music Discipline and Campus Assessment Facilitator at the University of Minnesota Morris, Morris, Minnesota

Flinn’s research interests include transformation theory, music theory pedagogy, wind band music, American music, and music for the stage.