Following high school, Jordan attended Elon University, in Elon, North Carolina, as the recipient of the Alyse Smith Cooper scholarship.  There, he performed in “The Fire of the Carolinas” (Marching Band) Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Small Group Jazz Ensembles, Pep Band, Elan (Vocal Jazz), Chorale, and Camerata. (Chamber Singers)  Jordan was recognized with leadership positions in these groups and was honored with the awarding of the prestigious Presser Award and Scholarship.  Jordan was also the recipient of the Directors Award as a member of the Fire of the Carolina’s Marching Band.  While at Elon, Jordan served as a paid musician for two local congregations on a weekly basis, the First Christian United Church of Christ and Holy Comforter Episcopal Church.   

Following his graduation from Elon with a bachelor’s degree, double majoring in Music and Religious Studies, Jordan began graduate studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, PA.   While there, he continued performing music, and was accepted in the Lancaster Chamber Singers, under Dr. Jay Risser.

Jordan has been fortunate to study under fantastic teachers and music educators.  He has studied with Dr. Bruce Fithian, Dr. Kenneth Lee, Dr. Stephen Futrell, Dr. Thomas Erdmann, Tony Sawyer, Rick Dustin, Jon Metzger, Dr. Charles Hogan and many more.

Jordan considers himself very lucky to be married to his beautiful bride, Amanda, who puts up with far too much gear and far too many long hours.  They live among the horse farms in Pleasant View, TN with their obnoxious, but very cute dog, Sebastian.