Band Directors

Samuel Iddings
​Director of Bands
samuel.iddings@bartow.k12.ga.us

Originally from the Metro Atlanta area, Mr. Iddings holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama and a Master's Degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.  During his collegiate career, Mr. Iddings was a member 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' fourth year as a director of the Cass Band.

​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 also serves as a member of the educational staff for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps, The Santa Clara Vanguard, and Spirit of Atlanta.
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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 Wind Ensemble. Mr. Iddings was honored to be named the Star Teacher for the 2021-2022 School Year. 

​Mr. Iddings holds professional affiliations with the National Association for Music Education (NAFME), Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), and National Bandmasters Association (NBA). Mr. Iddings currently lives in Marietta with his wife, LeAnna, who is also a music educator.

Alex Shive​
Associate Director of Bands/ Percussion 
​alex.shive@bartow.k12.ga.us

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 second 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.
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 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

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.
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Nick is extremely excited to be working with the Cass Bands and Color Guard!