O Salutaris (Eriks Esenvalds)
Pie Jesu, Fauré
Tennessee Chamber Chorus
Voces8 US Scholars recording at MPR Studios
Tennessee Chamber Chorus
singing with Andrea Bocelli at Little Caesar’s Arena
Berwick Chorus of the Oregon Bach Festival
Verdi’s Othello with Knoxville Opera Company
Dallas Choral Festival
Karen Cook is a classically trained soprano and is active as a professional singer with ensembles across the country. Karen has been featured as a soloist in performances including Bach's Magnificat, Schubert's Mass in G, Purcell’s Te Deum and Jubilate, McGlynn’s Celtic Mass, and frequent weddings, funerals, and special events. She is principal soprano at the Baroque on Beaver Festival where she has performed as soloist in numerous works such as Mozart’s Requiem, Fauré’s Requiem, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Bach’s Christ lag in Todes Banden, and Vaughan Williams’s Serenade to Music. Karen often sings for events with her husband, tenor Matt Cook, the perfect duet partner!
3 reviews
Madelyn F.
September 29, 2025We feel so incredibly blessed to have had Karen as our vocalist for our Catholic wedding ceremony. Her voice brought such a deep sense of beauty, reverence, and emotion to the Mass — it truly elevated the entire experience for us and our guests.
From our first time talking to her, Karen was warm, professional, and clearly experienced with the structure and sacredness of a Catholic liturgy. Her familiarity with a Catholic Mass made the planning process smooth and stress-free.
On the day of the ceremony, her performance was absolutely breathtaking. Whether it was the Ave Maria, Responsorial Psalm, or Communion Hymn, each piece was sung with heartfelt emotion and technical excellence. Her voice filled the church in the most beautiful and reverent way, creating a truly sacred atmosphere that many of our guests commented on afterward.
She also worked seamlessly with our organist and string quartet which made everything flow beautifully.
We are so grateful for Karen and the role they played in making our ceremony so meaningful and memorable. We wholeheartedly recommend Karen to any couple looking for a vocalist who brings both incredible talent and a deep meaningful presence to their performance.
Hired as: Wedding Singer
Louanna N.
January 21, 2022I hired Karen and her husband Matt to sing for my mom’s funeral. When we walked into church and heard them singing Schubert’s Ave Marie I burst into tears, it was heavenly. My large family kept talking to me all day about how wonderful the singing was. Karen was so professional and worked with me to quickly to plan the music. Karen’s high notes are spectacular. Matt’s voice is beautiful and their voices blend perfectly. I highly recommend them for any wedding or funeral service.
Hired as: Classical Singer
Sarah A.
September 26, 2020Karen sung for my Mother’s memorial ceremony. She has an absolutely beautiful voice and a great stage presence. Would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hired as: Classical Singer
Karen Cook, Soprano
Thanks so much, Sarah. I’m so glad that I was able to contribute something to your mother’s “special day,” and I hope that she would have liked it too! There was such an outpouring of love for her today; I know that she will be greatly missed.
- Karen
Price range: $100 per hour
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 120 minutes
You can expect a friendly, flexible, punctual, professional musician!
Base rate: $100/hour
I will:
- work with you to select the perfect repertoire for your event
- sing with your pianist or bring my own accompanist for an additional $100/hour
- provide an electronic keyboard if needed
- contact my colleagues if a duet or other ensemble work is desired
Soprano Karen Cook is a choral music specialist based in Ypsilanti, MI. Ms. Cook currently sings with Audivi, sounding light, Detroit Concert Choir, Detroit Chamber Choir, LancasterChorale, Taylor Festival Choir, the Berwick Chorus of the Oregon Bach Festival, the Mariners' Church of Detroit Choir, and the Toledo Opera Chorus. Past ensembles include the Tennessee Chamber Chorus, Knoxville Choral Society, Knoxville Chamber Chorale, Knoxville Opera chorus, and the Dallas Choral Festival. She has been featured as a soloist in performances including Mozart’s Requiem, Schubert's Mass in G, Bach's Magnificat, Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, Michael McGlynn’s Celtic Mass, Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion from Handel's Messiah, and Laudate Dominum from Mozart's Vesperae solennes de confessore. She has appeared with the Toledo Opera chorus in Verdi’s Macbeth and Barber’s Vanessa; and with the Knoxville Opera chorus in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette, Verdi's Otello and Il Trovatore, Boito's Mefistofele, and Puccini's Tosca. This past season Ms. Cook joined the award-winning British ensemble Voces8 as a member of their US Scholars Programme. Upcoming engagements include Trial by Jury with Toledo Opera and virtual recitals at All Seasons Retirement communities.
no lighting requirements, microphone generally not needed
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Detroit, MI
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:30am
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Southgate, MI
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Ann Arbor, MI
I am most experienced in classical repertoire, but I'm happy to sing any piece that you pick.
piano preferred
Wedding Singer