Directors

Director of Bands: Dobie Carroll

tcarroll@ncsd.k12.mo.us 

Mr. Carroll, a 2001 North County alumnus, holds a Bachelors of Science in Music Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Mr. Carroll has met all requirements for K-12 vocal and instrumental music certification, as well as K-12 administration certification. He began his career in music education in 2007 and began teaching at North County in 2014. His major instruments are trumpet and euphonium. 








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​Middle School and Assistant Band Director: Emily Ries

eries@ncsd.k12.mo.us

Miss Ries graduated from University of Missouri- St. Louis in the spring of 2020 with a Bachelors of Science in Music. She is certified to teach instrumental music K-12. Before being hired in the North County School District, Miss Ries assisted with the Raider Regiment for 2 seasons and student taught in the district. Her major instruments are bassoon and saxophone.


















Intermediate School and Assistant Band Director: Amanda Dement

adement@ncsd.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Dement graduated from Evangel University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science in Music Education. She holds a teaching certificate for k-12 instrumental music. Her career experiences include teaching 6th-12th grade band and choir for 3 years and has most recently taught 3rd-5th grade general music and beginning band in Fredericktown, MO, in addition to maintaining a music studio in her home. Mrs. Dement is the children's choir director and pianist at her church. Her major instrument of study is the saxophone. 




Silks Color Guard Instructor:
Taylor Chilton

tchilton@ncsd.k12.mo.us

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Past Directors:

2011-2020: Austin Sikes - Middle School / Assistant Director
2011-2014: Shane Verges, assisted by Austin Sikes
2010-2011: Shelly Layton, assisted by Shane Verges
2007-2010: Dan Schunks, assisted by Shane Verges
2006-2007: Jerry Lintner, assisted by Shane Verges
1990-2006: Dan Schunks, assisted by Shane Verges
1987-1989:  Dan Schunks, assisted by Ray Politte, Jr. High Bill McCaleb
1980-1987: Richard Calloway, assisted by Bart Mitchell, Jr. High Bill McCaleb
1973-1980: Dennis McBride, Jr. High - Bill McCaleb
1967-1972:  Bill McCaleb

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