Nancy Cooper is an Episcopal church musician, organ professor, and advocate for organ music by women. She currently is the Director of Music at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Missoula, Montana, and member of the music faculty at the University of Montana in Missoula. She is a founding member and current director of the AGO National Committee for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA), and has presented at regional and national AGO conventions. As an organ recitalist, she has performed throughout the United States, Canada, England, and Germany. "An Easter Carol" is her first published composition.