Mr. Mike Long

Mike Long is the Associate Director of Bands at Cartersville High School. His work at CHS includes instructing the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and assisting Mr. Elzey at Cartersville Middle School. Mr. Long is a graduate of Kennesaw State University holding a bachelor’s degree in music education. During his time at KSU he studied euphonium privately under Dr. Paul Dickinson, Dr. Martin Cochran, and Mr. Jason Casanova. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in music education at Bowling Green State University

Prior to his time at CHS, Mr. Long Co-Directed the band program at Roswell High School for two years alongside Mr. Moon. During his time in college, Mr. Long marched three years with a world-finalist drum corps, The Bluecoats, claiming a world championship title in 2016 and in 2018, he earned the “visual performer of the year” award. In addition to his time in DCI, Mr. Long was the visual soloist for the world-finalist indoor drumline, Atlanta Quest, in 2017.

"This is my third year at Cartersville High School and I am having a blast with these students and teachers! This will be my fifth year teaching. My wife Kayla and I will be celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversery in April and we have a 2 year old puppy named Jugo. I love my job, I love music, and I love meeting new people, so please come down to the band room and say hi! Go Canes!"