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.
Callie Herman
Callie Herman has been on staff with the School of Performing Arts since 2018, teaching violin and cello. She holds degrees in music from Tennessee Tech University and the University of Tennessee. Callie and her family reside in Cookeville and are members of Stevens Street Baptist Church, where she serves faithfully in the worship orchestra.