A native of Opelika, Alabama, Mr. Shive is a graduate of Auburn University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education.
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(Assistant Director of Bands and Percussion Director). In addition to his band director responsibilities, Mr. Shive is also the Director and Ensemble Coordinator for Atlanta Quest’s Independent Indoor Drumline “Q2”, Percussion Caption Head and Ensemble Coordinator for Atlanta CV drum and bugle corps, the Percussion Director 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), serves on the board of the Georgia Indoor Percussion Association (GIPA), and is an Innovative Percussion and SABIAN Cymbals endorsed educational artist.
