Gary Cook, Professor of Music at the University of Arizona, found worldwide success as author of Teaching Percussion, the highly regarded text used in percussion pedagogy and methods classes.



In addition to his teaching position, Gary Cook served as director of percussion at the school from 1994 -1999. He was Timpanist and Percussionist with the Tucson Symphony for over 20 years.



Gary Cook currently serves as President of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).