Trysten Cook grew up in Azle, Texas and graduated from Azle High School in 2018. He then promptly began attending Texas State University in the Fall of 2018, where he studied for five years, earning his Music Education degree with an emphasis on Instrumental Music and Classical Percussion in May of 2023. Mr. Cook has performed with many prestigious ensembles within Central Texas, such as the Texas State Symphony Orchestra, served as Principal Percussionist of the Texas State Wind Symphony, the Texas State Bobcat Marching Band, both Texas State Percussion Ensembles, and the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corp. Most notably, Mr. Cook was a member with Rhythmic Force Percussion, an Independent World Class Indoor Percussion Ensemble based out of Austin, Texas; where he performed as a snare drummer for the 2019 and 2020 seasons and served as Ensemble Captain and Center Marimba throughout the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Mr. Cook has worked with many talented band programs throughout the state of Texas including Weiss High School, Westwood High School, Burleson High School, Azle High School, James Bowie High School, and finally McNeil High School, where he student taught and was the primary percussion technician for three years. Mr. Cook recently finished his first year on staff with Rhythmic Force Percussion as well, serving as one of the Front Ensemble Technicians for the group. In his free time, Mr. Cook enjoys staying active, performing and arranging percussion music, listening to new music and artists from all around the world, and spending time with friends!