Mike Gibson

Since 1996, Mike Gibson has been the director of bands at Ridgeview Middle School in Sandy Springs, Georgia. During his tenure the Ridgeview program has grown from 97 students in two bands to over 330 students. The program now has three directors and includes 4 concert bands, jazz band, jazz combo, and percussion ensemble. These bands have consistently received Superior or Excellent Ratings at GMEA and national events. Mike’s students have been selected for Fulton County, District V, and All-State bands as well as the ’96 Atlanta Olympics’ Band, MYSO, ASYO and other metro Atlanta honor groups. Mike received his BMus and MMus from the University of Georgia and was named “Teacher of the Year” at Palmetto High and Ridgeview Charter Middle School.