Cox, Mary

Biography

Dr. Mary Jo Cox received her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in piano performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. A student of Frank Weinstock and C. Nolan Huizenga, she has also studied harpsichord with Eiji Hashimoto and organ with Steven Egler. Dr. Cox maintains an active schedule as soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States. As a member of the Ixopo Duo, she and pianist Franklin Larey were awarded first prize in the Graves Duo-Piano Competition and were finalists in the prestigious Murray Dranoff International Duo-Piano Competition. She is currently on the faculty of Central Michigan University, holds the position of principal keyboardist with the Midland Symphony Orchestra, and is a frequent collaborative pianist for festivals and competitions throughout the United States. In addition, she is the Director of Worship and Arts at First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant.