Derek is currently a member of the Boise Philharmonic in Idaho, and has performed locally with the Modesto, Santa Cruz, Monterey County, Berkeley and Oakland East Bay symphonies.

As a soloist, Derick has performed both flute and piccolo concerti with the PaloAlto and Mission chamber orchestras as well as Symphony Parnassus and the Golden Gate Park Band.  Derick holds a Masters Degree in Flute Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory.