Jimmy Bilbrey

Jimmy Bilbrey, a Cookeville native, is a multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter who grew up in a musical home. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in classical violin. An award-winning songwriter, Jimmy has had songs recorded by national and international artists. Some of Jimmy's gospel songs are played regularly on the radio. He currently performs in his family bluegrass band, The Bilbreys, and has been the Minister of Music at University Heights Baptist Church since 1998. Jimmy has 37 years of teaching experience and currently teaches violin/fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, ukulele, bass, songwriting and harmony singing.

Jordan Robinson

Jordan Robinson has been teaching music and academic subjects in the Upper Cumberland since 2011. Jordan is a skilled performer and arranger, collaborating in several premieres and commissions of new works for both chamber percussion and wind band. He has performed at venues including the Percussive Arts Society Internal Convention and the Chicago Symphony Center. He has worked with the Cookeville High School Drumline and Ensemble, the TTU Golden Eagle Marching Band, and the percussion programs at Livingston Academy and Deland High School in Florida. 

Jordan holds a Bachelor's degree with a focus in music from TTU, as well as a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Jordan has studied under Dr. Colin Hill, Dr. Eric Willie, and Mr. Joseph Hermann.