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Katie Cooke wants to bring a love of music to the next generation from the podium

By Trinity Lester / Senior Staff Photographer

Katie Cooke, CC '19, is inspired by her faith and favorite teachers to share her love of conducting with others.

By Fonda Shen • September 13, 2018 at 4:57 AM

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Photo by Trinity Lester

In addition to conducting, Cooke is also principal clarinet of the Columbia University Orchestra. (Trinity Lester/Senior Staff Photographer)

Photo by Trinity Lester / Senior Staff Photographer

“I liked [conducting] so much because it was a perfect combination of the emotional, expressive side ... and the intellectual side of music,” Cooke said. (Trinity Lester/Senior Staff Photographer)