Nathan Cook

Dr. Nathan Cook is an Associate Professor of Chamber Music at the School of Music, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He is a cellist and educator, active in early music performance and contemporary compositions. His affiliations include the Trinitas Chamber Ensemble (co-founded with Dr. Michelle Cheramy), the Atlantic String Quartet, and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. He holds degrees from Grinnell College (B.A. Chemistry), Colgate University (M.A.T.), and Rice University (M.M. and D.M.A. in Music).

• B.A. Chemistry, Grinnell College
• M.A.T., Colgate University
• M.M. and D.M.A., Rice University

His research focuses on revitalizing early music and promoting living composers, including co-commissioning works by Clifford Crawley, Andrew Staniland, and others. He has performed widely across Canada and the U.S., featured on CBC Radio and NPR stations.

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Teaching and advising roles are central to his career, though specific grants or student lists are not detailed here. He has collaborated with guest artists nationally and internationally through the Hot Earth Ensemble and Trinitas Chamber Ensemble.