Phone: (704)260-6490

Email: nicholas.carl@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Education: 
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Music
Music Education

About Mr. Carl

Nicholas Carl is the associate director of bands at Hickory Ridge Middle School. Prior to his involvement at Hickory Ridge, he was the associate director of bands at Cuthbertson High School, and assisted at Cuthbertson Middle School. During his time at Cuthbertson, the bands received straight superior ratings at MPA, as well as multiple awards and recognitions in concert band, marching band, and middle school percussion ensemble. 

Mr. Carl received his bachelor’s degree in music education from UNC Charlotte. During his time at UNC Charlotte, he performed frequently as principal trombonist with the wind ensemble, orchestra, trombone ensemble, and marching band. Additionally, he was a contracted member of the Madison Scouts and Carolina Crown drum and bugle corps, as well as a section leader of the “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band. Mr. Carl holds professional memberships in the National Band Association (NBA) and National Association of Music Education (NAfME).