James B. “Jimmy” Senn began teaching at Travelers Rest and Marietta High Schools. His next post was at Parker High School, where he established a band program that was a standard bearer for excellence. Under his direction, the Parker Bands were prominent in every phase of the program and received many invitations to perform in state, national, and international settings. Mr. Senn taught and served as Principal at Greenville’s Fine Arts Center. He was the Instrumental Music consultant for Greenville County and is presently serving as Fine Arts Coordinator for Spartanburg District Five Schools. He has served ASBDA in numerous capacities, including a tenure as president of the organization. He will be remembered for his work as site coordinator for many of the State Marching Contests. He was presented the Outstanding Band Master Award from Phi Beta Mu, in which he is a charter member. He is a recipient of a Career Service Award from the state chapter of ASBDA. He is the Music Director of The Carolina Ambassadors of Music for their European concert tours.