Band Director
Neil Sasser
Mr. Sasser is a native of the Grand Bay / Irvington area of south Mobile County. Mr. Sasser graduated from Theodore High School in 1991 where he was a three year member of the Alabama All State Band and All State Orchestra. Mr. Sasser earned a B.S. degree in Music from the University of South Alabama in 1996 and M.M. degree in music performance from Auburn University in 1998. While at those universities, Mr. Sasser held the position of principal trumpet in every ensemble, was a graduate assistant, and performed in the Faculty Brass Ensemble (Auburn). While in College Mr. Sasser also performed with the Port City Symphony (Mobile), Gulf Coast Symphony (Ms.) and Montgomery Symphony. Mr. Sasser was also lead trumpet for the Auburn Knights Jazz Orchestra from 96-98.
Mr. Sasser has taught at Meek H.S. (Winston Co. Al), Satsuma H.S. (Mobile Co.), Baldwin Co. H.S. (Bay Minette) and is currently in his fifth year at Robertsdale High School. Bands under his direction have consistently earned superior ratings at both marching and concert competitions. In 10 years his bands have earned 16 best in class band or overall grandchampionships in both mediums along with 7superior ratings at State Contest. His bands have performed in Orlando Florida on three occasions. Most recently, Robertsdale H.S. participated in and won the Class AA Marching Band Championship at the 2007 All State Sugar Bowl and marched in Governor Bob Riley's Inaugural parade this past Janurary. This fall, The Golden Bear Marching Band will March in the 2008 McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago Illinois.
Mr. Sasser is married to Carrie Creel of Corner Alabama and they have two wonderful children Grant, who is a 2nd grader and Madeline who is 4. They currently reside in Loxley Alabama.
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Associate Band Director/Percussion Instructor
Robin Isherwood
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Guard Instructor
Sandy McKinney
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Majorette Instructor
Carla Butera
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