Ishbah Cox, Ishbah Cox, who has taught middle school and high school band in Indiana and Tennessee, joined the Band & Orchestra faculty in the fall of 2008. He is an assistant with the “All-American” Marching Band and director of the University Concert Band.

Before joining the Bands staff, he had been employed as recruiting coordinator for engineering at Purdue University.

A native of Notasulga, AL, Cox received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Auburn University where he served as drum major with the Auburn band. His master’s degree is in music performance from the University of Alabama. Cox currently plays trombone in several community groups including Lafayette’s Big Swing Band. Cox also plays tuba and euphonium and particularly enjoys jazz and gospel music.