Brett Johnson is currently in his 18th 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.

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.

Mr. Mann graduated from Marbury High School in 2000. He participated in the “Northstar” Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, attended several university honor bands, District V Jr. High and High School Honor Band, All-State Band, and was percussion section leader for three years.

Mr. Mann attended Troy (State) University and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. While at TSU/Troy, he played in the “Sound of the South” Marching Band, Symphony Band, Chamber Winds, “Escape” Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band and Concert Band. Also, Mr. Mann became a member of Phi Boota roota National Percussion Fraternity and Delta Chi Fraternity. Served as PBr National President from 2018-2021.

Mr. Mann joined the Marbury band staff in 2023 as Percussion Instructor. Prior to coming to MHS, he serves as Percussion Instructor at Prattville High School and has served Holtville High School from 2013-2016, Charles Henderson High School in 2009, and several other schools during college.

Mr. Mann currently serves as an officer with the Montgomery Airport Police Department

Mr. Mann's father, Ted Mann, retired as Band Director at Marbury High School in 2002 and his grandfather, Fred Mann, started the Autauga County (now Prattville) High School Band in 1950.

Jessica O'Dell  is originally from Indiana and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Education from Indiana University in 2007. During her time at IU, Mrs. O'Dell was an active member of the Marching Hundred, serving as an Undergraduate Staff Member for the piccolo section. She also performed with the Big Red Basketball Band and various concert ensembles. Her leadership extended beyond performance, as she served as president of IU's NAfME Chapter and was honored with the Outstanding Future Music Educator Award by the Indiana Music Educators Association in her senior year.

Over the course of her career, Mrs. O'Dell has taught musicians of all ages in a variety of roles, including Graduate Assistant with the Department of Bands at Purdue University, Assistant Director of Bands at McCutcheon High School, K–5 General Music Teacher at Dakota Elementary, and currently as the PreK–5 General Music Teacher at Pine Level Elementary School. Now in her third year at PLES, she is passionate about nurturing a lifelong love and appreciation for music in all of her 900+ students through singing, dancing, movement, composition, active listening, and play.

Mrs. O'Dell is a proud Air Force spouse, married to Lt. Col. Steven O’Dell. Together, they have two wonderful children, ages 13 and 10. Their family has lived in six different states, with the past three years spent in Alabama.

Miranda Muir-Peak is the owner of Top Flight Twirlers, an experienced baton and auxiliary coach. She has led teams such as the Marbury Auxiliary and the Huntingdon Hawkettes, known for her creative choreography, strong leadership, and dedication to building confident performers. Outside of coaching, she enjoys life with her husband Cole and their two daughters, Isla and Francesca.