STAFF
Mr. Brett Johnson
Band Director, Marbury High School
Brett Johnson is currently in his 16th year of teaching band and choir. Mr. Johnson earned his bachelor's degree in Music Education from Troy University and his Master's in Music Education at Eastern Washington University.
Under his tenure, Brett has had numerous concert bands, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and choirs receive superior ratings at state and local evaluations.
Mr. Johnson prides himself on incorporating experiences and providing opportunities for his music students. Over the years his bands and choirs have participated in sports performance opportunities with NASCAR, NBA, MLB, and college football bowl games.
Mr. Johnson’s marching bands have performed in parades across the South including Atlanta, Georgia for the Peach Parade, Louisville, Kentucky for the Kentucky Derby parade, and numerous Mardi Gras parades in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Mobile, Alabama.
In addition to those prestigious performances, his ensembles have performed on national television in New York City and Washington DC.
While at Marbury, Mr. Johnson started the Choir program in 2020. The success of the choir program has brought scholarships and All-State Choir recognitions to students. The MHS Choir has performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and the state capital during National Music In Our Schools month. Brett also instituted the “Sweet 16” basketball pep band.
While at Troy University, Brett was a member of the “Sound of the South” marching band for 4 years. With the “Sound,” he was the tuba section leader. Throughout his time with the marching band, he had the opportunity to perform across the U.S. during halftime shows. During college, he attended clinics directed by Robert W. Smith, Ralph Ford, and Johnny Long. Aside from marching band, Brett could be found performing with the Troy University Show Choir, Pep band, Symphony band, Concert band, Chamber Ensemble, Tuba Ensemble, and more.
Brett’s professional organizations include the Alabama Music Educators Association, Georgia Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Education, National Education Association, Alabama Education Association, Georgia Association of Teachers, and Alpha Tau Omega. Brett is As the principal tuba player for the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and the Director of the Montgomery TUBAChristmas.
Brett is married to Christie, and they have 4 children Lachlan, Holland, Rylan, and Maelan. Brett is a native of Prattville and a 2004 alumni of Prattville High School.
Mr. Sean Handerhan
Band Director, Marbury Middle School
Assistant Band Director, Marbury High School
Sean Handerhan comes to Marbury Middle/High after 3 years as a Music Specialist at Dalraida Elementary School in Montgomery, AL. A native of Fultondale, AL and a 2013 Alumni of Fultondale High School. Sean earned his degree in Music Education from Huntingdon College in 2017.
While at Huntingdon, Sean was a performing member of the "Marching Scarlet and Grey" for 4 years. Sean served as Tuba section leader for 3 years during his time with the "Marching Scarlet and Grey." He was also a performing member with the Huntingdon Winds, Huntingdon Jazz, Chamber Ensemble, Pep Band, Concert Choir and Huntingdon Harmony (Show Choir).
Sean is married to Meghin, who is a Choir Director in Montgomery Public Schools. They have a one year old daughter, Eliana.
MrS. MIRANDA MUIR-PEAK
Auxiliary Director
Miranda Muir Peak is the Auxiliary Director at Marbury high school. Mrs. Peak grew up in Prattville Alabama and has been twirling since kindergarten and has competed in numerous competitions around the state. She opened a private studio in 2017 where she coaches many auxiliary members from various high schools. Mrs Peak enjoys pushing her students to new limits and introducing them to new and exciting props such as working with fire batons.
Mrs. Peak married Cole Peak earlier this year and bought a home in Luverne, Alabama where they currently reside with their 4 rescued dogs.