Mike Ashburn -Administrator/Drums/Percussion

Mike received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Redcoat Marching, Symphonic Band (principal), Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Marimba Band, Percussion Ensemble, Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and was a charter member of the UGA Steel Drum Band.  His performing background consists of many theatrical and church productions, the Opening Ceremony of the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996, and a percussionist with the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra.  He is currently the Associate for Music Ministries at North Metro First Baptist Church, where he is the orchestra director, student choir director, and administrator for the school of music.

Rob Novell - Piano & Bass

Rob Novell comes from a heritage of Christian Music and Ministry. Growing up in a home grounded in both those things, he learned at an early age that God blesses us with our gifting and talents to use them as a blessing to others. Rob has traveled professionally in Gospel Music, and has received numerous awards and Dove award nominations during his career. He is an accomplished musician, producer, arranger, teacher, songwriter, and sought-after studio musician. Rob serves as the assistant director of the Charles Novell School of Music. Rob is thankful for all the doors God has opened, allowing him to live out his dreams through his music, but his main desire is to continue to reach, teach, and influence the next generation to develop their gifting to be used to reach people and further the Kingdom of God.
 
Scott Paretti - Clarinet/Saxophone

At the University of New Orleans from 1981-1984, Scott played in the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, and the "All That Jazz" show band.  From 1984-1995, he was a full-time musician in New Orleans.  Scott has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Aaron Neville and Huey Lewis, and performed regularly at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He has played Dixieland music in the New Orleans French Quarter, played the National Anthem for the New Orleans Hornets, and the Canadian National Anthem for the Gwinnett Gladiators. After being born again, Scott gave up the full-time music life, and has been playing in church regularly since 1995.  Scott and his family came to the Atlanta area after Hurricane Katrina and have been at North Metro since April 2006 where Scott is a member of the orchestra.