About the Directors

Annie Mann is currently in her 21st year as orchestra director for Bethany Public Schools. Bethany orchestras have received numerous accolades including 5 Sweepstakes awards. Mrs. Mann has received numerous teaching awards including Bethany Public Schools District Teacher of the Year, Oklahoma Music Educators Association Exemplary Teacher, School Band and Orchestra Magazine’s “50 directors who make a difference,” Thunder Teacher of the Game, and Chick Fi La teacher of the year. Mrs. Mann previously directed 15 musical productions at Bethany Public Schools, receiving several Kelli O’Hara nominations. 

Outside of her classroom, Mrs. Mann currently serves as past president of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. She has had the privilege to represent Oklahoma at the National Association for Music Education “Hill Day” meeting with federal legislators advocating for the importance of arts education. She currently serves on a committee with cohorts from other arts organizations in the state organizing the annual Youth Arts at the Oklahoma State Capitol. As a former private voice instructor, Mrs. Mann’s students received state and regional awards in the National Association of Teachers Singing competitions and earned numerous college scholarships. 

Mrs. Mann is a proud alumni of the Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. She earned a bachelors of music in vocal performance, studying with world renowned voice teacher Florence Birdwell and a bachelors of music education. She continued her studies at the University of Oklahoma earning a masters in music education.

The greatest joy of her life is her family. She is blessed to be wife to her incredibly supportive husband Trevor and loves being mom to Ellie, Reagan and Bennett.