Director
Tim Gregory is the founder and director of NBP and the executive director of Kenya Connect. He works as a cultural ambassador to build respect and create peace in today’s rapidly changing world. He shares his celebration of diversity internationally and continues to bring new material to NBP from ongoing research and travel. Tim’s worldwide explorations and passion for the cultural arts creates a teaching style that empowers the soul and frees the spirit…from infants to elders.
“Mr. Gregory is not only a talented musician, but he has the extensive
knowledge of a cultural anthropologist and the superb skill of a natural teacher.
He is able to combine culture, music, and history in an exciting way that
stimulates both interest and understanding on the part of the students.”
Dr. M.E. Hickey, Former Superintendent, Howard County Schools, MD
“I know of virtually
no other musician/teacher in this region who bears such a high level of wisdom,
warmth, and enthusiasm.”
Paul Rardin, Choral Director, Towson University, Towson, MD
A
veteran musician for over 25 years, guitarist and vocalist Tracey Eldridge teaches preschool music.
She also serves senior centers and hospitals with her nurturing spirit
and diverse talent.
Rachel Cross
Singer/songwriter Rachel Cross has served many institutions including School within a School at Peabody and the Bethesda Academy for the Performing Arts. She is currently sharing her award-winning talent with audiences nationally.
The
front man for the legendary Mambo
Combo,
Hoppy Hopkins brings his percussive expertise to NBP – that is when
he is not gigging in the Caribbean.
