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Rob Akridge

Band Festivals Director

Rob Akridge is a retired music educator with 27 years’ experience throughout the state of Georgia.  His most recent position was at North Oconee High School in Bogart, GA.  During his tenure at North Oconee, both concert and marching bands consistently received superior ratings.  The marching band received numerous class, division, and grand champion awards.  A former Redcoat, Mr. Akridge received his Bachelors (1987) and Masters (2010) of Music Education from the University of Georgia.  He was a Star Teacher state finalist in 1998.  Mr. Akridge is an active drill writer, consultant, and adjudicator.  His professional affiliations include GMEA, NAfME, and NBA.  Mr. Akridge lives in Bogart, GA with his wife, Carolyn, and children, Abby and Ben.

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A former Redcoat, Mr. Akridge received his Bachelors (1987) and Masters (2010) of Music Education from the University of Georgia.  He was a Star Teacher state finalist in 1998.  Mr. Akridge is an active drill writer, consultant, and adjudicator.  His professional affiliations include GMEA, NAfME, and NBA.  Mr. Akridge lives in Bogart, GA with his wife, Carolyn, and children, Abby and Ben.

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