Mr. Joshua Stevenson has been the Director of Bands at Mooresville High School since the summer of 2016.  Prior to his appointment, Mr. Stevenson was the Director of Bands at David W. Butler High School, where he conducted the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and the Marching Band.  From 2005-2008, Mr. Stevenson was the Assistant Director of Bands at Mooresville High School, where he taught 7th through 12th grade band, and was the Music Director and Conductor of the Lake Norman Orchestra, an all-volunteer community-based musical arts organization located in Mooresville, NC.  From 2011-2014, Mr. Stevenson was the Director of the Charlotte 49ers Basketball Band at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  In 2012, he was one of three conductors selected to participate in the Young Conductor Mentor Project sponsored by the National Band Association, and in 2013, Mr. Stevenson was selected by his peers as Butler High School's Teacher of the Year.  Mr. Stevenson holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Appalachian State University and a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  While at Appalachian State University, Mr. Stevenson was drum major of North Carolina's Band of Distinction, and performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I, and the Trombone Choir. Mr. Stevenson's professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education, American School Band Directors Association, North Carolina Music Educators Association, South Central District Bandmasters Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Gamma Beta Phi, and Kappa Kappa Psi.  He is also an Appalachian State University Chancellor's Scholar.  

Mr. Cory Gudger joined the Mooresville music department in the fall of 2014.  He is a graduate of East Lincoln High School in Denver, NC, where he was selected to be a member of the 2009 Army All-American Marching Band in San Antonio.  Mr. Gudger received his Bachelors in Instrumental Music Education from Appalachian State University.  While at Appalachian State, Mr. Gudger played mellophone for two years, then served as Rehearsal Assistant for the North Carolina Band of Distinction.  When not marching, Mr. Gudger performed with ASU's Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia as a horn player. 

Mr. James Smallwood holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from James Madison University.  James is a graduate of Virginia High School in Bristol, VA.  While at James Madison University, Mr. Smallwood performed with Virginia's Finest, the Marching Royal Dukes, and was saxophone section leader for two years.  He performed with the James Madison Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble.  Mr. Smallwood has taught band and chorus at Abingdon High School, Haysi High School, and Twin Springs High School in the state of Virginia, and the last twelve years at Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC.  Mr. Smallwood lives in Cornelius with his wife Sarah, daughter Charlotte, and dog Barley.  The family enjoys hiking, traveling, and attending James Madison University football games. 

Emma Boyce is a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina.  She is a graduate of Rock Hill High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Dance from Winthrop University. Emma has been teaching the pageantry arts since 2004.  She has worked with programs throughout the country, including Marvin Ridge, Dobyns-Bennett, and East Lincoln High Schools.  Emma is a founding member of Etude Winter Guard, an Independent World Class Finalist.  She performed with the group until 2009 and now serves as the assistant director for the organization. Emma is thrilled to join the Mooresville family and is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for the activity to our students.  

Justin Brewer is a native of the Charlotte, NC area, and currently resides in Davidson, NC.  He attended Appalachian State and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  He has been involved in marching percussion since 2006, and has been teaching since 2009.  He has worked with various programs including Butler High School (2009-2016) Mooresville High School (2016-present), South Mecklenburg High School (Winter 2016), Ardrey Kell High School (Winter 2017-2018), Nation Ford High School (Winter 2018-2019), and the inaugural season of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Drum line (2013).  He has performed with Palmetto Percussion between 2010-2013 and has been involved with various Independent Indoor Percussion ensembles from 2014 to present, including Palmetto Percussion (2014-2016), Civitas Independent (2014, 2017-2019), and Paradigm Percussion (2020).  He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Equinox Percussion, a Percussion Independent World Ensemble out of Georgia.  In his free time, he likes to competitively run, backpack, weld, and graphic arts.