Kassie Mathews

Kassie Mathews, a sophomore at Oglethorpe County High School, conducted “Sleigh Ride” during the Classic City Band’s concert on Dec. 16. She was the OCHS marching band’s drum major this fall. (Photo/Submitted)

Kassie Mathews, a sophomore at Oglethorpe County High School, conducted “Sleigh Ride” during the Classic City Band’s concert on Dec. 16. She was the OCHS marching band’s drum major this fall. (Photo/Submitted)

Mathews conducts final song in concert

Neva Drane
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Kassie Mathews delivered on her band director’s trust.  Michael Brewer, the director of the Classic City Band, an all-volunteer group, asked Mathews to conduct “Sleigh Ride,” the closing song for the band’s annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 16 at the University of Georgia’s Hodgson Concert Hall.