Ray Sanders

Ray Sanders is Allen's new band director. He is a 35 year resident of Bryan. With his wife, Kay, they have three grown children. Prior to coming to Allen Mr. Sanders spent 3 years in Normangee, 6 years in Somerville and 25 years as the owner of Up Front Silk-screening in Bryan. Ray has played in numerous community bands, church orchestras and jazz bands. He also directed the Central Baptist orchestra for 4 years. Ray enjoys sports, cooking, construction, landscaping and traveling.

Because of his interest and experience in business, Ray will be a faculty advisor for the newly formed Allen Business Club which will run and manage The (new) Allen School Store. Students will learn good business practices from firsthand experience!

Ray earned his music education degree at Sam Houston State in Huntsville, Texas. Ray and his entire family played in the band – including his mama, who at 87 still plays violin in the orchestra at First Baptist Church, Bryan!