Kotoe joined Clarence Presbyterian Church in 2009, where she directs the Chancel Choir, the Hand Chime Choir for both adults and children, the Youth Choir, and instrumental ensembles consisting of church members and guest artists.
Prior to joining Clarence Presbyterian Church, Kotoe was the organist/choir director at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora, and Randall Baptist Church in Williamsville.
Kotoe received her bachelor’s degree in Organ Performance at the University at Buffalo and her master’s degree at the University of Alabama. While at UB, Kotoe was a winner of the UB Concerto Competition and a finalist of the National Undergraduate Organ Competition held in Ottumwa, Iowa. Her organ teachers include David Fuller, Roland Martin, David Bond in New York, and Warren Hutton in Alabama. After returning to Western New York, Kotoe continued her organ studies with David Craighead at the Eastman School of Music. She studied piano with Steven Manes and Bruce Murray and harpsichord with David Fuller.
