Travis Cook is a native of Farmington Hills and was privileged to grow up as part of the rich musical tradition of Metro-Detroit.  He holds a degree in Music Education and Trombone Performance from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  He continued his education at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Trombone Performance.

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Travis is currently the Director of Bands at Plymouth Christian Academy where he directs the Beginning Bands, Middle School Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble.  Travis is also an active performer; he is the founder and trombonist of the Cuivré brass quintet, bandleader and lead trombone of the Swing Syndicate Big Band, and an active freelance musician in Metro Detroit.  Travis was appointed Music Director of the Troy Metro Symphony Orchestra after a successful season in 2022/2023. Under his leadership, the orchestra has seen growth in members, increased quality of musicianship, and engaging collaboration with other artists and arts organizations.