Wayne Wildman is a native of Sheboygan. After initial studies at Lakeland College, where he majored in philosophy and religion, as well as, music, Wildman continued his musical studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he was Leland Coon Fellow in Musicology. He was also the winner of the prestigious Danforth National Fellowship.

Music Director of the Manitowoc Symphony since 1990, Wildman is also an active harpsichord and piano soloist. He has appeared with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in recitals at Symphony Center and the Art Institute of Chicago, served as accompanist for the Fourth International Henryk Szeryng Violin Competition in Toluca, Mexico and performed on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Live from the Elvejhem" series. He has appeared as a soloist with Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, the Sheboygan Symphony, The Manitowoc Symphony and the Green Bay Civic Symphony.

Wildman also serves as the Music Director of First United Lutheran Church in Sheboygan and as accompianist for the Lakeshore Chorale. Along with music, he enjoys collecting books and petting large dogs.