Directors
Sable McIntyre is originally from Monroe, Georgia. After graduating from George Walton Academy in 2012, she pursued her passion for music at The University of Georgia, earning her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2018. During her time there, she studied clarinet with Dr. D Ray McClellan and performed with UGA’s premier ensembles. This included playing in the prestigious Hugh Hodgson Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, and the Wind Symphony, led by Dr. Jacelyn Hartenberger. In these roles, she participated in numerous concerts and recorded world premiere pieces. Additionally, Mrs. McIntyre expanded her expertise by studying conducting with Dr. Hartenberger and even traveled to Italy with her for further musical exploration. Her dedication to music was further evident in her involvement with the Redcoat Marching Band, where she served on the leadership team as clarinet section leader for two years.
In 2024, Mrs. McIntyre earned her Master’s Degree in Music Education from the American Band College in Ashland, Oregon. Her time there was enriched by studying with renowned composers and conductors such as Frank Ticheli, Julie Giroux, Randall Standridge, Brian Balmages, Carol Britten Chambers, Ray Cramer, and Paula Crider.
Today, Mrs. McIntyre is the director of bands at C.W. Davis Middle School, where her students are consistently recognized for their outstanding performances and high levels of musical achievement. Beyond her work at the middle school, she also contributes to the Flowery Branch High School Band in her free time.
Furthermore, Mrs. McIntyre is the principal clarinetist for the North Georgia Wind Ensemble. She also marched in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade with the Band Director Marching Band. She is an active member of the national band service fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi, the Georgia Music Education Association, and the National Association for Music Educators. In the future, she plans to get her specialist degree.
It is her joy and goal in life to share her musical knowledge with others and use music to mold the lives of the future.
Sable McIntyre
Middle School Band Director
Asst. High School Band Director
Miguel Guisasola is a native of Ellijay, Georgia, and a 2002 graduate of Gilmer High School, where he lettered 4 years in band and track. During his high school years, he participated in various clubs including 4-H, Youth mentoring Program, and Boy Scouts of America where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Mr. Guisasola graduated from the University of Georgia with his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. He was a trombone and voice major with Dr. Philip Jameson and Dr. Stephanie Tingler respectively. While at UGA, he was section leader in the Redcoat Marching Band. He also participated in UGA Wind Symphony, various concert bands, Men’s Glee Club, University Chorus, Basketball Band, and the UGA Trombone Choir. Mr. Guisasola received his Masters in Education at UGA and his Specialist Degree from Piedmont College.
Prior to Flowery Branch High School, he served as the band and chorus director at Henry County Middle School, Band Director at Kings Bridge Middle School and as the Band Director at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Mr. Guisasola’s bands at his previous teaching assignments achieved high marks both in District and State events/competitions. Mr. Guisasola is a member of the Georgia Music Educators’ Association and Kappa Kappa Psi National Service Fraternity.
He currently resides in Hoschton with his wife, Allison who is an Occupational Therapist in Gwinnett County Schools and his 3 young children Sammy, Ian and Sophie.
Miguel Guisasola
HIgh School Band Director