Troy Cook

Education

Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature and Performer’s Certificate, Eastman School of Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music and German, Centre College of Kentucky

Baritone Troy Cook brings to his teaching an international career spanning major opera houses and concert halls. He has appeared in leading roles with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera, and Opera Philadelphia, as well as with other prestigious companies throughout Europe and the United States. He has also performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.

Mr. Cook earned his Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and German from Centre College of Kentucky. His professional training includes apprenticeships with the Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Opera Colorado, and the Brevard Music Center, among others.

In addition to his work on stage, Cook is a committed educator. He most recently served as Adjunct Professor of Voice at Seton Hall University, where he grew significantly the studio’s enrollment. He maintains an active private studio and has led masterclasses and residencies at institutions such as the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, University of Texas at Austin, Wingate University, and Opera companies such as Opera Saratoga, Utah Opera and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

Cook’s outreach and educational contributions include work with the Marilyn Horne Foundation, Lincoln Center’s Meet the Artist program, and a variety of school and community initiatives designed to introduce classical singing and opera to young audiences. He has served as an adjudicator for major competitions, including the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Albert M. Greenfield Competition and the Denver Lyric Opera Guild.

A champion of contemporary opera, Cook has created roles in numerous world premieres, including Kevin Puts' Elizabeth Cree and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night, as well as new works by Missy Mazzoli, Damien Geter, Paul Moravec, and others. His performances have been broadcast on PBS’s Great Performances, NPR’s St. Paul Sunday, and WQXR, and he can be heard on recordings from Naxos and Opera Rara.

As a teacher and mentor, Professor Cook brings decades of stage experience into the studio, offering students deep professional insight, refined vocal technique, and a commitment to artistic excellence. He is dedicated to guiding and inspiring the next generation of singers.