Plainfield Winter Guard

Plainfield Winter Guard

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Chris Vanderwall began his role as Director of Bands at Plainfield Central High School in 2018. Prior to PCHS, Mr. Vanderwall was Director of Bands John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plainfield. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education Degree at VanderCook College of Music in 2006 and a Master of Music Education Degree at the University of Illinois in 2011. His role with the Plainfield Winter Guard includes communication with member families and community partners, managing finances, rehearsal facilities, transportation needs, and other organizational/administrative responsibilities.

Kelsey has been the Color Guard Director at Plainfield Central High School since 2019, and has been the Director of The Plainfield Winter Guard Program since 2021. Kelsey’s performing history includes: Plainfield Winter Guard 2010 & 2011, Independence Winter Guard 2013, NEXUS Indoor Percussion 2014 & 2015 as a cymbal player, Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps 2011-2015 as a color guard member, and ended her performing career with Onyx World Winter Guard 2019 & 2020.