Meet the Teachers
Mike Rosa, Director of Bands
Mr. Rosa is excited to join the Monmouth Regional Performing Arts department this year. He has served as the assistant band director at the high school for the past 22 years, and is thrilled to be stepping into the Band Director position. Previously, Mr. Rosa taught music at Eatontown Middle School. A multi-instrumentalist, he has played for various pit orchestras, chamber ensembles, and Jazz big bands all across New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in music performance from the prestigious Rutgers University Mason Gross school.
Chris Sabol, Director of Choirs, Musical Theatre, and Pit Orchestra
Mr. Sabol is the choir, orchestra, and musical theatre teacher at Monmouth Regional High School. He has musically directed over fifty shows in the tri state area including Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, In the Heights, Sweeney Todd, The Last Five Years, Spring Awakening, Company, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Next to Normal, and RENT. For Monmouth Regional High School, he has musically directed Shrek, Songs for A New World, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Cabaret, Footloose (2016 Basie Award Nomination, Best Musical Direction), Freaky Friday (2019 Basie Award Nomination, Best Student Pit Orchestra), and Little Shop of Horrors (2022 Basie Award Nomination for best Student Pit Orchestra). Mr. Sabol obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Arts Administration from Wagner College, and a Masters of Music Education from Boston University. He is also currently a doctoral candidate at American University in their Education Policy and Leadership Program. He has performed with various music ensembles such as concert and chamber choirs, concert bands, and jazz ensembles. He is currently the President of the New Jersey All Shore Chorus.