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Dr. Daniel P. Cook

Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Conducting and Ensembles

(940) 565-3215

Email: Daniel.Cook@unt.edu

Education

  • DMA, Northwestern University, 2021
    Major: Conducting
  • MM, Northwestern University, 2017
    Major: Conducting
  • BMEd, University of Georgia, 2010
    Major: Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Lecturer in Wind Studies, Director of Athletic Bands, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2019 - Present).

    • Professional

  • Ensemble Specialist, Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. (2019 - Present).
  • Resident Conductor, Dallas Brass Band. Dallas Brass Band. (2019 - Present).
  • Assistant Brass Caption Head, Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. (2017 - 2019).
  • Brass Instructor, Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. (2016 - 2017).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Florida Clinical Educator/Pre-Service Teacher Preparation Certification, Florida Department of Education. (2013 - Present).
  • International Baccalaureate Music DP Level 2 Teaching Certification, International Baccalaureate. (2010 - Present).
  • Florida Music K-12 Professional Teaching Certification, Florida Department of Education. (2015 - 2020).
  • Georgia Music PreK-12 T-4 Teaching Certification, Georgia Department of Education. (2010 - 2015).

Professional Memberships

  • Texas Bandmasters Association. (May 2019 - Present).
  • Texas Music Educators Association. (May 2019 - Present).
  • Phi Mu Alpha. (March 2017 - Present).
  • College Band Directors National Assocation. (October 2015 - Present).
  • National Band Association. (April 2007 - Present).
  • Kappa Kappa Psi. (November 19, 2006 - Present).
  • National Association for Music Education. (August 2006 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, Texas Bandmasters Association Conference, Texas Bandmasters Association. Texas,United States of America. (July 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Georgia Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association. Athens,GA,United States of America. (January 27, 2022 - January 29, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 14, 2021 - December 18, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, National Association of Wind and Percussion Instructors Annual Conference, National Association of Wind and Percussion Instructors. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 22, 2021 - October 24, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Athletic Bands Conference, College Band Directors National Association. United States of America. (June 4, 2021 - June 5, 2021).
  • Seminar, MadU, Madison Scouts. Madison,Wisconsin,United States of America. (January 2021 - May 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Texas Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Texas Music Educators Association. San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (February 10, 2021 - February 13, 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, The Dynamic Marching Band, Marching Arts Education. United States of America. (August 2020 - January 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 16, 2020 - December 19, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Athletic Bands Conference, College Band Directors National Association. United States of America. (May 28, 2020 - May 29, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Texas Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Texas Music Educators Association. San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (February 12, 2020 - February 15, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, FMEA Professional Development Conference, Florida Music Educators Association. Tampa,FL,United States of America. (January 8, 2020 - January 11, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (December 18, 2019 - December 21, 2019).
  • Workshop, Conducting and Wind Music Symposium, Northwestern University. Evanston,Illinois,United States of America. (July 2013 - July 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, Georgia Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association. Athens,GA,United States of America. (January 24, 2019 - January 26, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (December 19, 2018 - December 22, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 19, 2017 - December 23, 2017).
  • Seminar, Midwest Meeting, "Why Project". Chicago,IL,United States of America. (December 19, 2017 - December 20, 2017).
  • Seminar, Braintrust Initiative, "Why Project". Chicago,IL,United States of America. (August 14, 2017 - August 15, 2017).
  • Workshop, UBC Conducting Symposium, University of British Columbia. Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada. (July 26, 2017 - July 31, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (December 14, 2016 - December 17, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (December 16, 2015 - December 19, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, FMEA Professional Development Conference, Florida Music Educators Association. Tampa,FL,United States of America. (January 14, 2015 - January 17, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (December 17, 2014 - December 20, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, FMEA Professional Development Conference, Florida Music Educators Association. Tampa,FL,United States of America. (January 8, 2014 - January 11, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, FMEA Professional Development Conference, Florida Music Educators Association. Tampa,FL,United States of America. (January 9, 2013 - January 12, 2013).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 14, 2012 - December 17, 2012).
  • Conference Attendance, FMEA Professional Development Conference, Florida Music Educators Association. Tampa,FL,United States of America. (January 11, 2012 - January 14, 2012).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 16, 2011 - December 19, 2011).
  • Conference Attendance, FMEA Professional Development Conference, Florida Music Educators Association. Tampa,FL,United States of America. (January 12, 2011 - January 15, 2011).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 15, 2010 - December 18, 2010).
  • Conference Attendance, Georgia Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association. Savannah,GA,United States of America. (January 27, 2010 - January 30, 2010).
  • Conference Attendance, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, The Midwest Clinic. Chicago,Illinois,United States of America. (December 19, 2009 - December 22, 2009).
  • Conference Attendance, Georgia Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association. Savannah,GA,United States of America. (January 28, 2009 - January 31, 2009).
  • Conference Attendance, Georgia Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association. Savannah,GA,United States of America. (January 24, 2008 - January 26, 2008).
  • Conference Attendance, Georgia Music Educators Association In Service Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association. Savannah,Georgia,United States of America. (January 25, 2007 - January 27, 2007).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • MUAG 3870 - Instrumental Conducting, 4 courses.
  • MUAG 4050 - Symphonic Literature of the Wind Band, 1 course.
  • MUAG 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
  • MUAG 5850 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting, 4 courses.
  • MUAG 5890 - Topics in Music Performance and Pedagogy, 3 courses.
  • MUGC 4890 - Studies in Music, 3 courses.
  • MULB 1809 - Wind Ensemble, 8 courses.
  • MULB 1810 - Brass Band, 1 course.
  • MULB 1812 - Marching Band, 8 courses.
  • MULB 1813 - Concert Band, 1 course.
  • MULB 5173 - Large Ensemble: Band, 8 courses.
  • MULB 5173Z - Large Ensemble: Band, 5 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Other (Undergraduate Conducting Mentorship), UNT Wind Studies, 3 participants. (March 1, 2020).
  • Other (Graduate Student Mentorship), UNT Wind Studies, 5 participants. (August 26, 2019).
  • Guest Lecture, North Texas Music Educators Assocation, 20 participants. (December 2, 2021 - December 2, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, Young Band Directors of Texas, 20 participants. (December 2, 2021 - December 2, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Secondary Methods, 16 participants. (September 24, 2021 - September 24, 2021).
  • Workshop, UNT Green Brigade, 90 participants. (March 2021 - August 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, MUED 5900: Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education, 16 participants. (June 29, 2021 - June 29, 2021).
  • Workshop, UNT Green Brigade, 70 participants. (March 2020 - August 2020).
  • Guest Lecture, Hebron High School Bands, 10 participants. (July 1, 2020 - July 5, 2020).
  • Guest Lecture, California State University at San Bernardino, 16 participants. (May 15, 2020 - May 15, 2020).
  • Guest Lecture, Young Band Directors of Texas, 40 participants. (February 6, 2020 - February 6, 2020).
  • Guest Lecture, MUED 4209: Instrumental Music Education Methods Class, 30 participants. (November 14, 2019 - November 14, 2019).
  • Guest Lecture, North Texas Music Educators Assocation, 25 participants. (September 5, 2019 - September 5, 2019).
  • Guest Lecture, Deltona High School Marching Band, 50 participants. (August 16, 2017 - August 18, 2017).

Directed Student Learning

  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Conducting and Ensembles. (October 2021).
  • Supervised Research Chair, "A History of the Green Brigade Marching Band," Conducting and Ensembles. (August 2021).
  • DMA Dissertation Recital - Committee Member, Conducting and Ensembles. (July 2021).
  • DMA Dissertation Recital - Committee Member, Conducting and Ensembles. (July 2021).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Honors Independent Study Contract Mentor; Chamber Ensemble Conducting Project," Music Education. (May 2021).
  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Instrumental Studies. (May 2021).
  • Master's Degree Recital Committee Member, Instrumental Studies. (April 2021).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "Creating the Optimal Experience: An Analysis of Flow Theory Factors in High School Band Programs," Conducting and Ensembles. (March 2020 - April 2021).
  • Master's Degree Recital Committee Member, Instrumental Studies. (March 2021).
  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Conducting and Ensembles. (November 2020).

Awards and Honors

  • American Prize in Wind Ensemble Performance, The American Prize.
  • Kappa Kappa Psi, Xi Beta chapter honorary member, Kappa Kappa Psi.
  • Nominated for Premio Frederick Fennell, Concorso Internazionale per Direttori d'Orchestra di Fiati. (December 2020).
  • Kapitol Cory International Brass Band Championship, 1st Section, 4th Prize, Kapitol Cory International Brass Band.
  • Nominated for 40 Under 40, Yamaha Corporation.
  • Ernst Bacon Award for Performance of American Music, The American Prize.
  • The American Prize in Orchestral Conducting, The American Prize.
  • Nominated for Ernst Bacon Award for Performance of American Music, The American Prize.
  • Nominated for The American Prize in Wind Conducting, The American Prize.
  • The American Prize in Wind Conducting, The American Prize.
  • Young Conductor Mentor Project Competition, National Band Association.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Cook, D. (2020). Teacher's Resource Guide: that secret from the river by Joel Puckett. Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Volume 12. 12 11. Chicago, Illinois, GIA Publications. https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/teaching-music-through-performance-in-band-volume-12-book-g10349

    • CD Recording - Ensemble

  • Cook, D. (2017). Reflections. Tempe, Arizona, Summit Records.
  • Cook, D. (2009). Millennium Canons: Looking Forward, Looking Back. Hong Kong, Naxos.

    • Cited Research

  • Boysen, A., Cook, D. (2021). Developing Rehearsal Techniques Through Active Listening - An Anthology and Methodology for the Development of Rehearsal Techniques for Band. San Diego, CA, Kjos Publications.

    • Manuscript

  • Cook, D. (2021). The History and Nascent Development of the Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble. 249. Ann Arbor, Michigan, Northwestern University, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Presentations Given

    Demonstration

  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), Texas Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Brass Band 101 – A Clinic and Concert with the Dallas Brass Band, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

    • Invited Talk

  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), FMEA District 6 In Service Conference, Integration of Specific ELA Common Core Standards Through Analysis of Repertoire, Volusia County Schools, Port Orange, FL, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).

    • Lecture

  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), Texas Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Strategies for Empowering and Promoting Ensemble Community, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), Texas Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, How To Empower Musical Artistry in the Classroom, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Musical Artistry (And a Practical Guide to Develop It), Georgia Music Educators Association, Athens, GA, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, The Birth of the Wind Ensemble, Georgia Music Educators Association, Athens, GA, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, Flow – The Secret to the Optimal Musical Experience, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Annual Conference, The Birth of the Wind Ensemble, National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Corporon, E.M. (Presenter), Trachsel, A.J. (Presenter), Cook, D.P. (Presenter), North Texas Conductors Collegium, Various, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Cook, D. (Author & Presenter), World Orchestra Festival Educational Series, Protect the Organism! Building Positive Program Culture, World Orchestra Festival, Vienna, Austria / Virtual, Austria. (2021 - 2021).
  • Cook, D. (Presenter), South Dakota Bandmasters Association Annual Conference, Saving the Environment (Of Your Program!), South Dakota Bandmasters Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Cook, D. (Moderator), Texas Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Extraordinary Times, Texas Music Educators Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Cook, D. (Presenter), The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, Flow – The Secret to the Optimal Musical Experience, The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Cook, D. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Flow – The Secret to the Optimal Musical Experience, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Cook, D. (Presenter), Florida Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Saving the Environment of Your Program, Florida Music Educators Association, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Cook, D. (Presenter), Florida Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Flow – The Secret to the Optimal Musical Experience, Florida Music Educators Association, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Cook, D. (Presenter), Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Flow – The Secret to the Optimal Musical Experience, Georgia Music Educators Association, Athens, GA, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Athletic "Varsity Band" 2021 Events (40+)", UNT Varsity Bands, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 15, 2021 - March 15, 2022).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Region 26 Pre-UIL Performance", Various Region 26 HS, John B. Connally High School, Austin, TX, United States of America. (February 25, 2022 - February 25, 2022).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2022).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., "Frisco Classic Bowl Performance", UNT Green Brigade, Denton, TX, United States of America. (December 23, 2021 - December 23, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (December 11, 2021 - December 11, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Irving, TX, United States of America. (December 5, 2021 - December 5, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Green Brigade 2021 Regular Season Events", UNT Varsity Bands, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 15, 2021 - November 30, 2021).
  • Music Production - Associate/Assistant Producer. Cook, D., "Green Brigade 2020-2021 Album", UNT Green Brigade, Denton, TX, United States of America. (September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., Sundberg, T., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 16, 2021 - November 16, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., "Texas State UIL Performance", UNT Green Brigade, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 10, 2021 - November 10, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., "Bands of America Performance", UNT Green Brigade, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 9, 2021 - October 9, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 7, 2021 - October 7, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Director’s Showcase Invitational Contest", Various HS Ensembles, Director’s Showcase, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 2, 2021 - October 2, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., "Sounds of the Stadium 2021", UNT Green Brigade, Denton, TX, United States of America. (September 27, 2021 - September 27, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "UNT Conductors Collegium", UNT Wind Symphony, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (June 15, 2021 - June 25, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "World Orchestra Festival Ensemble Adjudication", Various International Orchestras, World Orchestra Festival, Vienna, Austria, Austria. (June 20, 2021 - June 23, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest", Various HS Students, Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, Aledo, TX, United States of America. (May 24, 2021 - May 24, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "TCCBDA Artist Competition Adjudication", Various HS Students, TCCBDA, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (May 10, 2021 - May 12, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Wakeland HS Rehearsal Clinic", Wakeland HS Wind Symphony, Wakeland High School, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (April 28, 2021 - April 28, 2021).
  • Music Performance - Faculty Lecture Recital. Cook, D., "Lecture Recital", UNT Wind Ensemble, Denton Texas, United States of America. (April 24, 2021 - April 24, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 15, 2021 - April 15, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Spruce Creek High School Clinic", Spruce Creek HS Bands, Spruce Creek High School, Spruce Creek, FL, United States of America. (April 12, 2021 - April 12, 2021).
  • Music Performance - Featured Lecturer. Corporon, E.M., Cook, D.P., "Wind Studies Weekly", All Wind Performing Ensembles, International, virtually, China. (January 2021 - March 2021).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (March 28, 2021 - March 28, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Athletic "Varsity Band" 2020 Events (40+)", UNT Varsity Bands, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 15, 2020 - March 15, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., Fillmore, M., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 23, 2021 - February 23, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Spruce Creek High School Clinic", Spruce Creek HS Bands, Spruce Creek High School, Spruce Creek, FL, United States of America. (February 21, 2021 - February 21, 2021).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Recording Session", Dallas Brass Band, Midlothian, TX, United States of America. (February 6, 2021 - February 6, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Wakeland HS Rehearsal Clinic", Wakeland HS Wind Symphony, Wakeland High School, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Rehearsal Techniques Curriculum Project", Various MS/HS Ensembles, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, United States of America. (September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (December 6, 2020 - December 6, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Green Brigade 2020 Regular Season Events", UNT Varsity Bands, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 15, 2020 - November 30, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Wind Studies Chamber Concert", Wind Studies Chamber Ensembles, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 19, 2020 - November 19, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., Downs, K., "Wind Studies Chamber Concert", Wind Studies Chamber Ensembles, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 18, 2020 - November 18, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Wind Studies Chamber Concert", Wind Studies Chamber Ensembles, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 16, 2020 - November 16, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Wind Studies Chamber Concert", Wind Studies Chamber Ensembles, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 12, 2020 - November 12, 2020).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Capital City Band Expo", Various HS Bands, Sanderson High School Band, Raleigh, NC, United States of America. (October 24, 2020 - October 24, 2020).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "UNT Conductors Collegium", UNT Wind Symphony, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (June 8, 2020 - June 19, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Irving, TX, United States of America. (May 17, 2020 - May 17, 2020).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Solo Contest Adjudication", Various HS Students, Cedar Ridge High School Band, Round Rock, TX, United States of America. (May 15, 2020 - May 15, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Lewisville, TX, United States of America. (May 3, 2020 - May 3, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Julie Giroux - Fields of Gold", Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (April 24, 2020 - April 24, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 20, 2020 - April 20, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Hurst, TX, United States of America. (April 16, 2020 - April 16, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., Rennick, P.J., Rennick, S.C., Ford, M.D., Chapman, R., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (April 16, 2020 - April 16, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Brass Choir Concert", UNT Brass Choir, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (March 25, 2020 - March 25, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Salvation Army Brass Band Concert", Dallas Salvation Army, The Salvation Army, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (March 19, 2020 - March 20, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Athletic "Varsity Band" 2019 Events (40+)", UNT Varsity Bands, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 15, 2019 - March 15, 2020).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Ryan High School Rehearsal Clinic", Ryan High School Wind Symphony, Ryan High School, Denton, TX, United States of America. (March 9, 2020 - March 9, 2020).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Wakeland HS Rehearsal Clinic", Wakeland Wind Symphony, Wakeland High School, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (March 6, 2020 - March 6, 2020).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Braswell High School Rehearsal Clinic", Braswell High School Wind Ensemble, Braswell High School, Little Elm, TX, United States of America. (March 5, 2020 - March 5, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., Paul, P.M., "Sortomme Piano Concerto", UNT Wind Symphony, UNT Wind Studies, Denton Texas, United States of America. (February 20, 2020 - February 20, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 18, 2020 - February 18, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Regional, All-State, or Prof Ensemble. Cook, D., "TMEA Region 2 Concert", 5A Symphonic Band, TMEA Region 2, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (January 16, 2020 - January 17, 2020).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Irving, Texas, United States of America. (December 11, 2019 - December 11, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (December 6, 2019 - December 6, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Green Brigade 2019 Regular Season Events", UNT Varsity Bands, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 15, 2019 - November 30, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 13, 2019 - November 13, 2019).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Duncanville Invitational", Various HS bands, Duncanville High School, Duncanville, TX, United States of America. (October 26, 2019 - October 26, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - Non-Prof Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Dallas Brass Band Concert", Dallas Brass Band, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (October 20, 2019 - October 20, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "UNT Wind Ensemble Concert", UNT Wind Ensemble, UNT Wind Studies, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 8, 2019 - October 8, 2019).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Aubrey Marching Classic", Multiple HS Bands, Aubrey High School, Aubrey, TX, United States of America. (October 5, 2019 - October 5, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., "Sounds of the Stadium 2019", UNT Green Brigade, Denton, TX, United States of America. (September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Cook, D., "Guest Conductor, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point", University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States of America. (May 1, 2019 - May 2, 2019).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Northwestern University Ensemble Concerts (20-25 per year)", Northwestern University Bands, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States of America. (September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Lindblom Symphonic Band Clinician", Lindblom Math and Science Academy Bands, Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (March 18, 2019 - March 18, 2019).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Lincoln Park Bands Clinician", Lincoln Park High School Bands, Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (March 14, 2019 - March 15, 2019).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Pope Symphonic Camp", Pope High School Wind Symphony, Pope High School, Marietta, GA, United States of America. (January 25, 2019 - January 26, 2019).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Cambridge HS Band Clinician", Cambridge HS Bands, Cambridge High School, Cambridge, GA, United States of America. (August 15, 2018 - August 15, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Duluth HS Band Clinician", Duluth HS Bands, Duluth High School, Duluth, GA, United States of America. (July 25, 2018 - July 25, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicator", Northshore Concert Band, Northshore Concert Band, Glenview, IL, United States of America. (March 23, 2018 - March 23, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Round Lake All District Band Clinician", Round Lake All-District Bands, Round Lake ISD, Round Lake, IL, United States of America. (March 10, 2018 - March 10, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Trinidad High School Rehearsal Clinic", Trinidad High School Bands, Trinidad High School, Trinidad, CO, United States of America. (March 3, 2018 - March 3, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "University of Chicago Lab School Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicator", University of Chicago Lab School Solo and Ensemble Festival, University of Chicago Lab School, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (February 28, 2018 - February 28, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Cypress Lake High School Rehearsal Clinic", Cypress Lake High School Band, Cypress Lake High School, Fort Myers, FL, United States of America. (February 10, 2018 - February 10, 2018).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Deltona High School Rehearsal Clinic", Deltona High School Wind Ensemble, Deltona High School Bands, Deltona, FL, United States of America. (December 13, 2017 - December 13, 2017).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "University High School Rehearsal Clinic", University High School Wind Ensemble, University High School Bands, Orange City, FL, United States of America. (December 13, 2017 - December 13, 2017).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Plant High School Rehearsal Clinic", Plant High School Wind Ensemble, Plant High School, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (December 12, 2017 - December 12, 2017).
  • Music Production - Associate/Assistant Producer. Cook, D., "Reflections", Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States of America. (February 15, 2017 - December 3, 2017).
  • Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Cook, D., "Young Conductor Project", United States Air Force Band, Washington, D.C., United States of America. (May 13, 2017 - May 16, 2017).
  • Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant. Cook, D., "Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicator", Northshore Concert Band, Northshore Concert Band, Glenview, IL, United States of America. (March 17, 2017 - March 17, 2017).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "Kappa Kappa Psi Southwest District," Alumni Spotlight. (November 2021).
  • "Marching Band Fanfare Podcast," Fanfare Podcast. (August 2021).
  • "UNT Alumni Live! with the Green Brigade," UNT Alumni Live!. (May 27, 2021).
  • "Nailing the Audition," Drum Corps International Countdown to Drum Corps Playlist. (April 26, 2021).
  • "UNT Alumni Live! with the Green Brigade," UNT Alumni Live!. (March 11, 2021).
  • "Creating the Optimal Experience," Marching Health Podcast. (September 15, 2020).
  • "Heartbeat of the Stadium and the Sound of Fall," Enhance Life with Music. (October 22, 2019).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • Cook, D., "Alumnae Endowment for Academic Enrichment," sponsored by Northwestern University Alumnae, Private, $2500 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Cook, D., "Alumnae Endowment for Academic Enrichment," sponsored by Northwestern University Alumnae, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).

Copyrights, Patents

    Copyright

  • Cook, D., The History and Nascent Development of the Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, TX 9-057-790. Regular, Date submitted to the University: November 11, 2021. .

Service

University Service

  • Faculty Advisor, Kappa Kappa Psi. (November 2020 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Mu Phi Alpha. (March 2020 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Senate Teaching Fellow and Teaching Assistant Committee. (November 2019 - Present).
  • Other (Co-Coordinator), UNT Conductors Collegium. (September 2019 - Present).
  • Workshop Organizer, SASI - The Leadership People. (July 2019 - Present).
  • Member, Murchison PAC Assistant Director/Events Manager Search. (December 2021 - February 2022).
  • Workshop Organizer, Conducting and Wind Music Symposium. (October 2015 - July 2019).
  • Program Organizer, SWE50 Alumni Reunion/Performance. (March 1, 2018 - June 9, 2019).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Stillwater, OK. (September 2021 - Present).
  • Board of Directors, International Music Project. Florence, Italy, (March 2020 - Present).