Meet The Staff

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 Degree from Radford University, and a Masters of Music from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. While at Radford University, Mr. Kesling was active in the Music Education and Music Business Programs, holding titles of Assistant Jazz Band Director, President of Radford Records, President of the Music Entertainment Industry Student Association at Radford, and President of the Radford Percussion Club. Mr. Kesling was awarded the Presser Scholarship in his senior year for his merit and achievement in Music, the most prestigious title awarded 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 ninth year of teaching in the Danville Public Schools. Mr. Kesling maintains an active performance schedule outside school performing with various local groups. Mr. Kesling now resides in Danville with his wife Abigail and daughters Evelyn and Florence.