This is Derrick’s first year working with Pacific Crest and his first experience in drum corps. His marching experience is with POW Percussion from 2019-2022 as a cymbal player, serving as the section leader in 2020 and 2022. He also graduated from California State Polytechnic University Pomona in 2023 with a degree in Music Pedagogy. Derrick studied Baritone Saxophone with professor Thomas Luer and conducting with Dr. Rickey Badua. He is continuing his studies at Cal Poly Pomona to earn a teaching credential.
Derrick recently completed his first season as the Ensemble Assistant for POW Percussion and was the Band Director at Torrance High School for the 2023-2024 school year. While he is originally from San Bernardino, CA, he currently resides near Long Beach, CA.