James Francis Cooke (1875 - 1960)

James Francis Cooke (November 14, 1875 – March 3, 1960) spent his life involved with music. He was a pianist, composer, playwright, journalist, author (including novels and of books on musical history and theory), a president of Theodore Presser music publishers, and editor of The Etude music magazine. He taught piano for more than twenty years in New York, led choral clubs and taught voice. He also gave music-topic lectures.