The Golden Regiment Staff

Chad Robbins, Director of Bands

Chad Robbins is a music educator from Pensacola, Florida, with 27 years of experience in tuba and percussion. He holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of West Florida and has performed in various collegiate ensembles.

Mr. Robbins has worked as a clinician, consultant, and adjudicator across Florida and Alabama.

Currently the Band Director at Oakleaf High School, his program has earned consistent Superior Ratings, made finals at BOA Regionals, and was the 4A State Runner-Up at the 2022 FMBC Championships. He oversees multiple concert ensembles, jazz bands, winterguard, and indoor percussion.

Kayla Lemak, Assistant Band Director

Kayla Lemak is from Fort Walton Beach, Florida and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Troy University. She has played clarinet and saxophone in various instrumental ensembles including the prestigious Troy University Symphony Band, “Sound of the South” Marching Band, “Sound of the South” Basketball Pep Band, Clarinet Ensemble, and other small ensembles. She has experience competing in the WGI Percussion Circuit and has previously been involved in the logistics of the Bands of America SouthEastern Regional Competition. During her time at Troy, she served as the Logistics and Operations Graduate Teaching Assistant with the Troy University Bands where she co-conducted the University Concert Band and was a staff member with the “Sound of the South” Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band.

Ms. Lemak has been invited as a guest conductor for the Troy University Symphony Band and Troy University Clarinet Day. She has also presented clinics at the SouthEastern United States Middle School Honor Band and high schools across the SouthEast.

Ms. Lemak is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Iota, and the National Association for Music Education.