“I enjoy consulting for marching groups at all levels, especially those looking to grow and further their skills in the artform. This community does so much for so many people that I feel compelled to share everything that I can to help the cause. It shouldn’t just be the big schools that get to give their kids world class skills and experiences. I want to make sure everyone has access to these high quality programs. I love variety and new things, I love learning and helping as we all support each other in the marching arts”. -Kendra Wendeln
Kendra does consultations, clinics, drill design, show design, and fits in well as a part of an educational team, with a focus on taking care of her members as people, in addition to nurturing their musicianship and artistry.
Kendra Wendeln has a long-standing love of the marching arts and has been designing shows, writing drill and teaching visual technique since 2001. She earned a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Miami University in 2004, performed as a graduate member of the Eastern Kentucky University percussion ensembles from 2005 through 2008, and was a 2013 graduate of Florida State University with a Masters degree in Music Education. She is blessed with 9 years of experience as a band director. Now out of the classroom, Kendra writes marching band drill for multiple bands from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Texas. She has worked with many indoor marching ensembles including Lebanon High School, EKU, Leon High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble (FFCC SAA Gold Medalist 2015), Legacy Indoor Percussion, Miamisburg Winds (WGI WSO Gold Medalist 2022), and Triple Crown Indoor Percussion.
Currently, Kendra is the Director of the Miamisburg Winds (WSO) Ensemble, and the Director of Valhalla Winds (WIO). She is the Visual Caption Head for the Miamisburg High School Marching Band, the Walnut Hills High School Marching Band, and the Miami University Marching Band. In addition, Kendra serves as both the Program Coordinator and Ensemble Coordinator of the Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps.
Kendra is the President of the Mid East Performance Association (MEPA) competition circuit. She is also an active Adjudicator in the Central States Judging Association (CSJA). She currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Morning Block
Episode 5
Check out Kendra on the recent episode of the Virtual Arts Podcast, The Morning Block.