Sarah Neely, Associate Director - Symphonic Winds
Sarah Neely, a native of Oklahoma, graduated summa cum laude in December 2006 with a Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education from Oklahoma City University. Sarah continued her education at OCU, studying conducting with Dr. Matthew Mailman; in 2009 she received her Masters of Music in Conducting.
While at OCU, Sarah performed as a percussionist with many of the school’s ensembles, including the Wind Philharmonic, Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Steel Drum Band. In 2009, she was selected as a member of the WASBE International Youth Wind Orchestra.
Sarah frequently performs with professional orchestras, including both the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Enid Symphony. She is currently the assistant band director at Carl Albert High School in Midwest City and maintains a private percussion studio comprised of students from Edmond, Deer Creek, and Midwest City.
