Sebastian River High School Choral Department

​Mr. Larry J. Stanley, Sr., M.M.

Director of Choral Activities



Mr. Larry J. Stanley, Sr., MM, is the Director of Choral Activities at Sebastian River High School, where he teaches Chorus and Guitar, fostering an award-winning Choral program and developing a robust guitar program. With 47 years' experience directing choral and orchestral music, he recognizes the importance music plays in students’ academic and social lives. Singing, choreographed movement, and playing guitar increases critical thinking and problem-solving skills, provides valuable real life connections with core subjects, helps in understanding cultural and historical context, and serves to provide meaningful, enriching and enduring experiences. Mr. Stanley earned his Bachelor in Music Education degree at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and his Masters in Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Residing in Florida with his wife, he enjoys playing guitar, going to the beach, and fishing.