Meet The Staff
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Director
Cody Kesling
Cody Kesling is the director of Bands at George Washington High School. A native of Pulaski County, Virginia, Mr. Kesling holds a Bachelor of Music from Radford University, and a Masters of Music from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
As a senior at Radford, Mr. Kesling was awarded the the most prestigious title, the Presser Scholar for his merit and achievement in Music, at Radford University Department of Music. Mr. Kesling is a Member of the National Association for Music Educators as well as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. Mr. Kesling is in his fourteenth year of teaching in the Danville Public Schools. The Band program has won numerous awards under the baton of Mr. Kesling including many Grand Championships, and Superior ratings for the Marching Eagles, as well as the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands.
In 2025, the George Washington High School Band was named a Virginia Honor Band for the first time in School History.
Mr. Kesling maintains an active performance schedule outside school performing with various local groups.
Mr. Kesling proudly resides in Danville with his wife Abigail and daughters Evelyn and Florence.