Jimie Maley

About Mr. Maley

Jimie Maley grew up and found his passion for music just down the road in Concord, NC. After graduating for Jay M. Robinson High School, Mr. Maley attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to pursue a degree in music education. While attending Charlotte, he studied saxophone under Dr. Will Campbell and Dr. Ben Still, studied conducting under Dr. Hunter Kopczynski. During his time there, he grew a love for education and earned a Bachelor in Music with a concentration in instrumental music education. He also earned an undergraduate certificate in Jazz Studies to accompany his Bachelor in Music. 

During his time in college, Mr. Maley has spent his time working at Appalachian State University’s summer music camp, Cannon Music Camp. He also spent two years as the Ensemble Manager for the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte where he also served as Interim Executive Director for a short time. 

Mr. Maley completed his student teaching with Chris White and David Rivero at Hickory Ridge High School in the fall of 2024. After graduation, Mr. Maley spent the Spring 2025 semester as a part-time assistant director for the Hickory Ridge Middle School Band as well as the Weddington Middle School Band. During this time, he directed the Hickory Ridge “Blue Note” Jazz band, helped to bring a total of four ensembles to MPA, Carowinds, and the Charleston (SC) Music Festival. 

Currently, Mr. Maley is the Director of Bands at Hickory Ridge Middle School. Being his first year as the director, he is elated to work with the students of Hickory Ridge Middle school and guide them to success and to find their love for music.