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Cooper Wood (b. 1999) is a Senior at The Ohio State University studying Composition with Dr. Thomas Wells and Dr. Jan Radzynski. Prior to graduating high school, he studied Composition and Theory with Dr. Matthew Saunders at Lakeland Community College. He has had three performances of his works: Chorale, Overture For The Stars, and Parting, by the concert bands of Madison Local School District, and received a commission for a new work by the Lakeland Civic Orchestra in 2016. In addition, his piano trio, Ghost Interlude, was selected as the winner of the Cleveland Composers Guild Young Composers Contest in 2017. At the collegiate level, his work has been performed on concerts at The Ohio State University, Cedarville University, and Bowling Green State University. Highlights of these performances include world premieres of solo, chamber, and orchestral works, three short film scores, and incidental music to a stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. His eclectic approach derives from his wide-ranging influences, ranging from Palestrina to Post Malone. He blends classical elements with modern sounds to create a unique aesthetic that is compelling to both listener and musician. Mr. Wood is not only interested in composition, but enjoys studying philosophy, poetry, and history, which informs his music. From 2014 to 2017, Cooper served as the resident youth musical director for the nationally-awarded Mercury Theater Company at Notre Dame College, and currently plays piano in various ensembles ranging from jazz to musical theater. For their 2019-2020 season, Cooper was appointed Composer-in-Residence with the OSU Symphony Orchestra, and currently serves as the Pit Orchestra Director for Off The Lake Productions. Mr. Wood lives in Columbus, Ohio and travels back to his hometown of Madison, Ohio during the summer.