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Our School
Flowery Branch High School is located about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia in the suburbs of Hall County. FBHS is one of seven high schools in the Hall County School System and serves approximately 1,600 students.
In 2006, Flowery Branch High School earned the “School of Excellence” award for its commitment to rigor and high standards from its students. In 2012, Flowery Branch High School became a school of choice by becoming a charter academy.
The FBHS Band Parents Association, Inc. is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to support the programs and students of the Flowery Branch High School Band. We accomplish our mission in a variety of ways including: Volunteering, Fund Raising and Administrative support.
Our School
Flowery Branch High School is located about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia in the suburbs of Hall County. FBHS is one of seven high schools in the Hall County School System and serves approximately 1,600 students.
In 2006, Flowery Branch High School earned the “School of Excellence” award for its commitment to rigor and high standards from its students. In 2012, Flowery Branch High School became a school of choice by becoming a charter academy.
The FBHS Band Parents Association, Inc. is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to support the programs and students of the Flowery Branch High School Band. We accomplish our mission in a variety of ways including: Volunteering, Fund Raising and Administrative support.
Band Directors
Miguel Guisasola
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.
Daniel Murphy
Colorguard Director
Daniel Murphy is from the small town of Trenton, Georgia, about 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Daniel graduated from Dade County High School in 2020, where he served in many leadership roles of many organizations, but was most notably Captain of the Wolverine Colorguard. Colorguard has always been an art form that has really spoken deeply to Daniel and his primary goal is to always: A) Create a safe space for all students to learn, grown, and have fun, and B) Give the best experience possible to the performers of the program.
Daniel decided during his senior year, that instead of spinning with the Dade County HS Winterguard, he wanted to be pushed harder and grow more. These desires were what pushed Daniel to begin performing with Eunoia Independent Winterguard based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He performed for Eunoia beginning in the 2020 winter competition season which was ultimately canceled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Success was still seen in a short amount of time however, because Eunoia was promoted from IRA class to IA class at the premier show, and for the remainder of our competitions we were always in the top two of IA class. Eunoia made a return to the competition floor in the 2022 winter competition season where Daniel served as the head captain and a choreographer of the program. In 2022, Eunoia attended the WGI Knoxville Regional and WGI Orlando Power Regional where the program was a finalist at both of these regionals.
In October 2020, Daniel began working at Ringgold High School as a tech primarily overseeing the Junior Varsity winterguard program. After his first year at Ringgold, he was asked to take over his alma mater as the Director of Colorguard and began working at Dade County High School alongside working at Ringgold High School. Shortly after beginning the 2022 Winter season with Dade County HS, Daniel was asked to take over the program as Director of Colorguard at RInggold High School. He accepted and took on both schools. As of the end of the 2023-2024 school year, all of Daniel’s programs have consistently received Superior ratings. In October 2023, Daniel was interviewed and hired on to be the Director of Colorguard at Flowery Branch High School. Beginning with the 2024 winterguard program and only meeting once a week, the Flowery Branch HS Winterguard still saw success in a short amount of time being promoted from Novice class to Scholastic Regional A class at their second competition in their first season with Daniel.
Daniel decided he had found his new home and it was time for a big change. He relocated to Oakwood from Chattanooga in May 2024. When Daniel isn’t spinning, you can often find him doing one of two things: Making coffee or hanging out with his cats Broccoli, Cheddar, and Noodle.
Sable McIntyre
Middle School Band Director
Sable McIntyre is originally from Monroe, Georgia. After graduating from George Walton Academy in 2012 she attended 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. In 2024, Mrs. McIntyre earned her Master’s in Music Education from American Band College
She also played with UGA’s top ensembles including the Hugh Hodgson Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner and the Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Jacelyn Hartenberger where she performed many concerts and recorded world premiere pieces. Additionally, she studied conducting with Dr. Hartenberger and traveled abroad to Italy and Australia. She was also a member of the Redcoat Marching Band where she served on the leadership team for two years as the clarinet section leader.
Prior to C.W. Davis Middle School, Mrs. McIntyre served as one of the band directors at South Effingham Middle School where students have been consistently recognized for their excellence and high level of performance. When she is not working with the middle school program, Mrs. McIntyre helps out the Flowery Branch High School Band.
She also plays clarinet in the North Georgia Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Harternburger. Furthermore, she is currently a member of the national band service fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi, the Georgia Music Education Association, and the National Association for Music Educators.
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.