Claire Sokol, OCD, was born into a musical family in Seattle. She earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in cello performance from Indiana University, and after graduating, became a member of the Omaha, Winnipeg and Vancouver, BC symphony orchestras. She entered the Discalced Carmelite Order in 1982. In 1996, Sr. Claire composed Therese's Canticle of Love, a choral work in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, which was later expanded into a film score for the movie Therese. She currently serves on the leadership team of the Carmelite Association and continues to use her musical gifts as composer, liturgist, pianist and cellist at Carmel of Reno, Nev., her home. Several of Sr. Claire’s choral compositions are available through GIA Publications and Oregon Catholic Press.