Mitchell Roberts - Director of Bands
Mitchell Roberts has served as Director of Bands at Hiram High School since 2020 after previously serving as Assistant Band Director from 2017 to 2020. He oversees the school's comprehensive band program, including the award-winning Band of Gold Marching Band, concert ensembles, jazz band, and chamber ensembles.
Under Mr. Roberts' leadership, Hiram's bands have consistently earned Superior ratings at concert performance evaluations and marching competitions. The Band of Gold has earned numerous class championships and Grand Champion awards throughout the Southeast and has performed at venues and events including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade. In 2023, Mr. Roberts was awarded the National Band Association's Citation of Excellence following the Hiram Wind Symphony's invited performance at the Southeastern United States Band Clinic at Troy University. He was also recognized as Hiram High School's STAR Teacher in 2022.
Prior to his appointment at Hiram High School, Mr. Roberts served as Director of Bands at Herschel Jones Middle School and Assistant Band Director at South Paulding High School.
Mr. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music degree from Reinhardt University. He is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, Georgia Music Educators Association, National Band Association, Professional Association of Georgia Educators, and Phi Kappa Lambda. He resides in Dallas, Georgia, with his wife, Shea, and their children, Nolan and Lydia.
A proud alumnus of Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia, Mr. Rolader earned his Bachelor of Music degree in music education from the University of West Georgia, where he performed in numerous ensembles including the Jazz Band, Marching Band, Saxophone Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Geyer, Dr. Self, Dr. Bleuel, and Dr. Byrd, respectively.
Mr. Rolader joined the staff of the Hiram High School Marching Band as a marching band technician in the summer of 2018, working closely with students in visual performance, marching technique, and ensemble development. His connection to the program continued throughout his collegiate career, culminating in his student teaching experience at Hiram High School during the spring of 2022. In the summer of 2017, Mr. Rolader marched contra with the Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Rolader remains musically active as a member of the American Patriot Winds under the direction of Mr. Jeremy Ragan. He also serves as a saxophone instructor, clinician, and adjudicator.
Mr. Rolader is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. During his collegiate years, he served in numerous leadership roles within Tau Kappa Epsilon, including President, Vice President, and Recruitment Chairman. Mr. Rolader resides in Rockmart, Georgia, with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Daisy.
Additional Staff Members
Feeder Program Band Directors
Rosemary Dixon - Dobbins Middle School Band Director
Bryce Youmans - P. B. Ritch Middle School Band Director
