University of Rochester
Derek is about to obtain his undergraduate degree in bassoon performance from the Eastman School of Music. Here, he studied under George Sakakeeny, and gained an interest in conducting which he also studied for two years. During his time at Eastman, he performed on bassoon and contrabassoon with the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Philharmonia, and served as principal bassoon in their 2019 performance of Shostakovich's 5th Symphony. His solo repertoire is varied, ranging from modern bassoon standards to a number of Bach cello suites.
Always eager to play with and learn from new musicians, he has attended the Round Top Music Festival and participated in master classes with Richard Beene, Matthew McDonald, Drew Pattison, and Kristin Wolfe Jensen. Following his graduation from Eastman, Derek will pursue a graduate degree in order to continue his musical studies.
All concerts are free unless otherwise noted. At this time, however, and for the safety of the Eastman, University of Rochester, and greater Rochester communities, all concerts are closed to the public. More information about streaming concerts may be found here - https://www.esm.rochester.edu/live. Please note that all concerts are subject to change.
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