Carol Doemel is the Director of Orchestras and Department Head of Fine Arts at Lassiter High School in Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance from Florida State University in 1984. That summer, Ms. Doemel was accepted into the graduate program at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She decided to delay her graduate degree to serve her country, and accepted the position as Principal/Solo trumpet in the United States Army Forces Command Band, touring nationwide from 1984-1991. Following her military service, Ms. Doemel received her Masters of Music degree in Music Performance from Georgia State University, and followed with a Post-Baccalaureate degree in String Education. Ms. Doemel maintains an active playing career and has performed with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, Macon Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Augusta Symphony, Peachtree Pops Orchestra, and the Atlanta Opera. Ms. Doemel is a frequent adjudicator and clinician in the Atlanta area. She is an active member of the Georgia Music Educators Association, serving as a Master Judge for the organization, and a member of the Music Educators National Conference. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, her 11-year-old, Sydney (violinist and lacrosse player) and her 20-year-old, Curt (Mercer University).