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Samuel Iddings- Director of Bands
samuel.iddings@bartow.k12.ga.us 
Originally from the Metro Atlanta area, Mr. Iddings graduated from Jacksonville State University, in Jacksonville, Alabama, with a degree in Music Education.
Mr. Iddings is currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University completing his Masters in Music Education as well. During his collegiate career, Mr. Iddings was a members of several instrumental ensembles, the marching band, JSU Trumpet ensemble, Basketball, Volleyball, and Gymnastics Pep Band, JSU A Capella Choir and Chamber Singers. This will be Mr. Iddings' third year as a director of the Cass Band with the previous two served as the Associate Director of Bands. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Iddings has been a member of several performance ensembles within Drum Corps International. This includes Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps , The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, and The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Iddings is also serving as a member of the educational staff for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps during the 2021 season. During his time at Cass, Mr. Iddings has overseen the Cass Concert Band, Cass "Blue Crew" pep band, the Cass Marching Band, and the CHS Symphonic Band. Mr. Iddings holds professional affiliations with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA). Mr. Iddings currently lives in Rome with his wife, LeAnna, who is also a music educator. |
A native of Opelika, Alabama, Mr. Shive is a graduate of Auburn University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Instrumental Music Education.
This is Mr. Shive's first year as a director of the Cass Band. During his tenure at Auburn, Mr. Shive performed with multiple ensembles including The Auburn University Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Basketball Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Brass Ensemble. While at Auburn University, Mr. Shive also worked as an undergraduate staff member, assisting with all logistical needs for the band department. Since undergrad, Mr. Shive has continued to strive for excellence as an educator and has served as a band director in both Alabama and Georgia at Dalton Public Schools(Elementary music and beginning band), Phenix City School(Associate Director of Bands), Cartersville City Schools(Director of Bands), and now Cass High School. In addition to his band director responsibilities, Mr. Shive is also the Assistant Director and Ensemble Coordinator for Atlanta Quest’s Independent Indoor Drumline “Q2”, the Battery Instructor for the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in New York City, and percussion consultant/clinician for multiple schools and universities including Auburn University, Georgia Tech, and Point University. Mr. Shive holds professional affiliations with the National Association for Music Education (NAFME), Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA), Percussive Arts Society (PAS), National Band Association (NBA), and is an Innovative Percussion endorsed educational artist. |
Nick Doyle- Director of Color Guards
casscolorguard@gmail.com
casscolorguard@gmail.com
Nick is a native of Gadsden, Alabama, where he began his marching career as a saxophonist and continued into college. Nick comes with a well-rounded background in the marching arts. Graduating from Jacksonville State University with a degree in Music, focusing in Vocal Performance. Nick marched with the JSU Marching Southerners from 2014-2016 as a saxophone player and drum major, and the Southerners Color Guard from 2017-2018. While in college, Nick also marched with Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018.
Nick has taught band, chorus, color guard and the pageantry arts throughout the Southeast for the last 8 years.
Nick has worked with colorguards such as: Haralson County HS, Woodland HS, Copiah-Lincoln College, LaFayette HS, South Forsyth HS, Edge Independent Winter Guard, and Lakeside Independent Winter Guard.
Nick is extremely excited to be working with the Cass Bands and Color Guard!
Nick has taught band, chorus, color guard and the pageantry arts throughout the Southeast for the last 8 years.
Nick has worked with colorguards such as: Haralson County HS, Woodland HS, Copiah-Lincoln College, LaFayette HS, South Forsyth HS, Edge Independent Winter Guard, and Lakeside Independent Winter Guard.
Nick is extremely excited to be working with the Cass Bands and Color Guard!
