Kelso Daning

Mr. Daning earned his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Saint Joseph’s College in 2013, and is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Ball State University.  He spent 4 years teaching band in Rensselaer, returning the program to Gold Ratings in concert band and State Finalists in Marching Band for the first time in over 17 years.  Mr. Daning then spent 4 years at Twin Lakes High School, and during that time led the marching band to ISSMA State Finals, led the Middle School Bands to 4 consecutive ISSMA All-Music Awards, and led the Percussion Ensemble to a State Championship (PSCA Class) in 2021.  He arrived to West Lafayette in 2021 and is working to continue a long-standing tradition of excellence.  Mr. Daning lives in Lafayette with his wife and 2 boys, and has a 3rd son expected in August of this year.  He enjoys all things Star Wars, Notre Dame Football, and NCAA Basketball.