Background
Cook, Wayne Evans was born on December 16, 1939 in Pearsall, Texas, United States. Son of George Evans and Ruth Loreen Cook.
Cook, Wayne Evans was born on December 16, 1939 in Pearsall, Texas, United States. Son of George Evans and Ruth Loreen Cook.
Bachelor of Music, University North Texas, 1962. Master of Science in Music Education, University Illinois, 1964. Postgraduate, Eastman School Music, 1965.
Instructor music Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1964-1966. Assistant professor music University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1966-1973, associate professor music, 1973-1979, professor music, 1979-1999, professor music emeritus, since 1999. Director graduate studies in music University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1985-1999, associate dean school fine arts, 1983-1984, chairman department music, 1993-1996.
Professional trumpet performer Freel Artist in City, Milwaukee, since 1966. Member trumpet section Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, 1997-2002. Member concert tours Central American, South America, Mexico, Europe, Australia.
Trumpet faculty Wisconsin Conservatory Music, since 2002.
Director music Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, 1978-1989. Principal trumpet Festival City Symphony, Milwaukee, since 1968, utility trumpet Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1966-1980. Principal trumpet Skylight Opera Orchestra, Milwaukee, 1970-1984.
Member International Trumpet Guild, National Association of Schools of Music, National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instrs.
Married Marlene Bruce Cook, August 28, 1965. Children: Julie, Sheri, Leslie.