Landscapes & Legends

Dr. Jacob Craig is the Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, where he leads an active and wide-ranging music program. Since moving to Vero Beach in 2012, he has become a vibrant presence in the local arts community as a pianist, organist, conductor, educator, and community music leader.

At First Presbyterian, Dr. Craig directs the Chancel Choir, Youth String Orchestra, and other church music ensembles. In the community, he works with numerous vocal ensembles, including the Silver Tones, ACTS Choir, Sea Oaks Chorus, John’s Island Singers, and the Vero Beach Choral Society. He also maintains an active performing career and supports many local arts organizations, including the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.

Dr. Craig holds degrees in music education, piano performance, choral conducting, and sacred music. In addition to his work at the keyboard, he is a professional-level bagpiper and founder of the Vero Beach Pipes and Drums.

Beyond the concert hall and studio, Bond’s professional identity is remarkably multifaceted. He is a published composer through industry leaders such as J.W. Pepper and Barnhouse, providing original repertoire for educational and professional ensembles. Furthermore, he has successfully expanded his career into the performing arts as a professional magician and an actor, appearing in television productions such as the Amazon Prime series Guns For Hire.  Today, Julian Bond continues to be a prolific force in the arts, balancing his roles as a digital content creator, educator, and world-class performer. His career serves as a modern blueprint for the versatile musician, blending traditional British training with the dynamic demands of the American entertainment industry.

Patrick Phillips is a respected music educator, conductor, and performer with deep roots in the Brevard County arts community. He most recently served as Director of Instrumental Music at Satellite High School from 2013–2023, where his ensembles earned state and national recognition and consistently received Superior ratings at District and State Music Performance Assessments.

Before his work at Satellite High, Phillips served as Director of Instrumental Music at St. Petersburg High School, where he established a successful orchestra program. His ensembles and teaching have been featured at major events and conferences, including the Music for All National Festival, the National Band Association, and the American School Band Director’s Association.

A dedicated brass specialist, Phillips studied horn at Florida State University and has worked extensively in brass pedagogy, jazz styles, and improvisation. He has also taught with Drum Corps International organizations including Phantom Regiment and Spirit of Atlanta. His students have earned All-County and All-State honors, won DCI World Championships, and continued their studies at leading conservatories and music programs across the country.

Jordan Bicasan grew up in the Philippines, where his first violin "lessons" happened on a cardboard cutout before his family could afford an instrument. That early resourcefulness stuck. After immigrating to the United States, he spent years seeking out great teachers wherever he could find them — studying at The City College of New York, DePaul University, the University of Oregon, the University of Texas, and the University of Colorado before earning his Bachelor of Music from the University of Central Florida under Dr. Chung Park, where he also served as Concertmaster of the UCF Symphony Orchestra.

Now based in Altamonte Springs, Bicasan performs regularly with orchestras throughout Central Florida, including the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. When he's not on stage, he works as a full-time music teacher — a role shaped by his own early experiences navigating limited access to instruments and instruction. His mission is straightforward: make more music.