Guest clarinetist David Cook is Assistant Professor of Clarinet and chair of instrumental performance studies at Millikin University in Decatur, IL; Principal Clarinet of the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra; and clarinetist for the Appian Duo and the Greyline Duo. Dr. Cook has been a prizewinner at numerous competitions, including Second Prize in the American Prize for Instrumental Performance, Finalist status in the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist competition, First Prize in the Oklahoma Community Orchestra Young Artist Competition, and Third Prize in the White Lake Chamber Music Festival Solo Competition.