DMD Andrew  Barrington

Andy Barrington serves the division as the Divisional Music Director. Bandmaster Barrington is a fourth generation Salvationist born to Salvation Army officer parents. Andy’s early musical training was offered to him by his father, Major Tony Barrington, who also encouraged Andy to continue with his musical training through Salvation Army music programs and conservatories. Andy’s principal studies were on Tuba, although he is a published composer as well.

Andy has served as the Assistant Divisional Music Director of the Georgia Division of the Salvation Army, also as the Corps Music Director in Fairfax Virginia where he also served as the Deputy Bandmaster of the National Capital Band. He is now serving as the Divisional Music Director of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Division of the Salvation Army. Andy also serves as the principal Tuba player of the Southern Territorial Band of the Salvation Army. Andy is married to Connie Barrington who serves as principal Tenor Horn of the Southern Territorial Band and, together, they have four wonderful children - Anthony, Ella, Talitha and Wesley. The Barringtons reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

ADMD Jimmy Cox    

Jimmy Cox is an Assistant Divisional Music Director for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Division. A first generation Salvationist, Jimmy's first experience with Salvation Army music programing was as a staff member for the AOK Conservatory of Music. He immediately fell in love with the Army and it's mission, and so0n became a Salvation Army Soldier.

Jimmy began working as an Assistant Divisional Music Director in 2010. He specializes in contemporary worship music and guitar. Jimmy is the author of The Contemporary Guitarist: Methods for the Worship Musician. This method is a beginner thru advanced method for praise and worship guitarists.

A strong believer in the traditional music programs of the Salvation Army, Jimmy plays percussion in brass bands in the division, and also will serve as a bandmaster when needed. He believes very strongly in a balanced worship service that does not distinguish between contemporary and traditional. All aspects of worship should be of good quality, and all members should be participating for the glory of the Lord. 

Jimmy is continuing studies at the University of Central Oklahoma as a music major, where he has spent time studying guitar and percussion. He was born on December 5, 1987, and has lived in Oklahoma all his life. Early on, he was taught guitar by his father, and quickly began playing in church. He is happily married to his wonderful wife, Kayla. They have two children: Wrynlee Michelle and Mark Isaac. They reside in Moore, OK.