James A. “Gus” Moody began his teaching career at Lamar, South Carolina. His next assignment was in Summerville, where over a span of more than two decades, he distinguished himself as the director of the outstanding Green Wave Band. During his tenure at Summerville, he served as President of the SCBDA and became a member of Phi Beta Mu and the American School Band Directors Association. He was awarded an Outstanding Band Director Award by Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Moody has served as the President of the SCMEA and was elected to that organization’s Hall of Fame. His teaching standards are highly regarded and will positively influence the South Carolina School Band Movement for years to come.