Ashley Cook

Clarinet, Orchestra Principal

Ashley Cook has been the Principal clarinetist of both the Olympia Symphony Orchestra since 2008 and the Lake Chelan Bach Fest since 2013, and also works throughout the state of Washington as a freelance clarinetist. Currently living in Seattle, WA, she maintains full private teaching studios in both Seattle and Olympia. A passionate educator, she is most proud of her work as a teacher, and enjoys seeing her students excel in their school music programs and beyond, including as music majors in college. Aside from her lifelong dedication to the practice and performance of Western Classical music, Ashley is also an avid practitioner and aficionado of flamenco dance and music. Beginning in the fall of this year, she will be pursuing advanced degrees in ethnomusicology at the University of Washington, and is looking forward to blending her background in classical music with her deep interest non-western music practices.