Kobe Sanders

Bass Instructor

Kobe Sanders is returning for his second year on staff with the Blue Stars. A passionate percussionist and music educator from Coachella, CA, he is now based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Kobe recently graduated from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music where he earned his B.A. in Music Education and completed his student teaching under the mentorship of acclaimed educator Angela Woo.

Kobe has served as Battery Coordinator at Palisades Charter High School, instructed at SoCal Bass Camp, and performed with world-class ensembles including POW Percussion, the UCLA Bruin Marching Band, Pulse Percussion, and The Blue Devils. In 2023, he also served as Bass Section Leader for the Blue Stars.

Now the Director of Music at Templeton High School, Kobe is dedicated to fostering inclusive, student-centered environments. He believes that meaningful music-making cultivates connection, community, empowerment, and self-expression in all young musicians.