Directors and Staff

Will Waggoner
​Director of Bands-Opelika High School

What an honor it is to serve as your new Band Director and carry on the rich traditions that the Opelika Band Program has established in the state of Alabama and beyond. I want to promise you that your decision to join our band program will be life changing and give you memories, skills, experiences and friends that you will carry on to whatever your future may hold. I look forward to working with and getting to know each and every one of our band members, staff and parents. Remember, it is your work ethic, determination, and perseverance and intelligence that is going to determine your future. We are a band family and will go through a lot together. Our goal is to be better, smarter, and stronger than we were the day before. We are-OPELIKA! We are-THE SPIRIT OF THE SOUTH!

GO BAND!
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BreA'nna Comer
Director of Bands-Opelika Middle School

I am humbled and excited to have an opportunity to work with the students and parents of the Opelika Middle School Band program. The OMS Bands have a longstanding tradition of excellence and I am dedicated to the band continues as such.  Band has had a very special place in my life throughout school, and I am committed to help provide the best band experience that it can be for you.  We will work hard, but we will have a great time along the way.  I am so glad that you decided to join band and look forward to working with each of you!

Mike McGlynn
​Associate Director of Bands
​Opelika High/Middle Schools

I would personally like to welcome each and every one of you to the Opelika Middle School and Opelika High School "Spirit of the South" bands.  I assure you that being part of this organization will be a life changing experience that will bring many wonderful memories for you to cherish. I will work hard to maintain and build upon the tradition that has been started here in our Opelika Bands, but it is you that makes the band what it is. Hard work and dedication is what will help you enjoy your time as band members. Always remember to work hard, practice, and HAVE FUN!  

Auxillary Staff:
​ Jamal Trinble-Colorguard/Danceline Instructor

Kathy Richards and Rising Starz Studio Staff, Majorette Instructor