Nicholas "Nick" Stanley, Director of Bands

Mr. James is also a graduate of Pasquotank County High School (c/o 2016).  Mr. James is entering his 5th year as the drumline/percussion instructor.   

Mr. James' background also includes performing as a member with North Carolina A&T's Blue & Gold Marching Machine. Mr. James is also a composer and arranger for the PCHS Drumline.  He currently resides in Hertford, NC. 

Ms. Griffin is a graduate from Pasquotank County High School (2014); Holds a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration (2019) where she graduated from Chowan University. While at PCHS, Ms. Griffin played Flute in various ensembles and after graduation, played at Chowan University. She later joined the Color Guard Team (Royal Elegance) in college and upheld the Captain position of the team for 4 years. Prior to joining PCHS BAND staff, after graduation, Ms. Griffin became the Coach of the Royal Elegance Team of Chowan University. 

Ms. Griffin enjoys spending time with her daughter all while coaching and dancing. She is looking forward to becoming an Instructor of her own Dance Studio and hopes to one day be able to teach her daughter all that she has learned. Ms. Griffin is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated. 

Ms. Shannon is a graduate of Northeastern High School (c/o 2018) and of East Carolina University's School of Music (c/o 2022).  As a saxophonist, she has performed in various ensembles at ECU, including the Marching Band and Wind Ensemble.  She has also participated in organizations that support women in music and music education.  

Prior to joining the PCHS BANDS Staff in the Summer of 2021, Ms. Shannon was the Woodwind Instructor at Camden County’s marching program.  She has also served as a musician in local churches in Elizabeth City and at Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenville.  She enjoys working with students and is the Director of Bands at Farmville Middle School in Pitt County, NC. 

Will Lane is a musician and sound engineer from Elizabeth City. He regularly performs with Wayne P. Jame's jazz group, Connected, as well as regularly performing and audio engineering for Towne South Church of Christ and many other churches in eastern North Carolina. He has also performed at the Carolina Christian Youth Conference, SonRise Music Festival, and the Potato Festival.

You can find Will's music on his Instagram page.