"…wears many hats and wears them well."
I can always be reached via email at: alex (at) alexcookemusic.com
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Bio:
Alex Cooke holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with Keith Fitch. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics at Case Western Reserve University, where his thesis was "Algorithmic Stochastic Music." His music is characterized by a strong attention to texture and melody; it often draws inspiration from natural phenomena, seeking to evoke complex sensory experiences in a musical setting. In addition to his classically oriented composition, Mr. Cooke is also an avid songwriter, electronic musician, and sought-after modern dance accompanist.
Mr. Cooke has received numerous awards for his work, including the Lily Dreyfuss Memorial Award for musical achievement in dance and the Flora Stone Award for achievements in the humanities and was recently named a finalist in the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Competition for his piece Lac de Feu. For six years, he served as the Resident Composer and Music Director for R.E.D. Dance Company in Akron, OH and has recently served as a mentor for Music On the Verge, a program for young composers. He serves on the faculty of both the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University.
Mr. Cooke’s works have been featured by Case Western Reserve University, R.E.D. Dance Company, the CooperMorgan Dance Company, the City of Akron Summer Arts Experience, the Massillon Museum, and many other venues. Recent commissions include R.E.D. Dance Company, CooperMorgan Dance Company, the Massillon Museum, and the Moanin’ Frogs Saxophone Sextet.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Mr. Cooke is an avid photographer and equestrian. He is also editor-in-chief for the popular online photography magazine Fstoppers.
Mr. Cooke has received numerous awards for his work, including the Lily Dreyfuss Memorial Award for musical achievement in dance and the Flora Stone Award for achievements in the humanities and was recently named a finalist in the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Competition for his piece Lac de Feu. For six years, he served as the Resident Composer and Music Director for R.E.D. Dance Company in Akron, OH and has recently served as a mentor for Music On the Verge, a program for young composers. He serves on the faculty of both the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University.
Mr. Cooke’s works have been featured by Case Western Reserve University, R.E.D. Dance Company, the CooperMorgan Dance Company, the City of Akron Summer Arts Experience, the Massillon Museum, and many other venues. Recent commissions include R.E.D. Dance Company, CooperMorgan Dance Company, the Massillon Museum, and the Moanin’ Frogs Saxophone Sextet.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Mr. Cooke is an avid photographer and equestrian. He is also editor-in-chief for the popular online photography magazine Fstoppers.
Alex Cooke, Composer