Derek Paquette is a freelance bass trombonist in the greater Philadelphia area, studying Music Performance in Trombone at Temple University, B.M. He presently studies with Blair Bollinger of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Previous teachers include Matthew Vaughn, Barry McCommon, and Tim Jernigan. In addition, Derek has also performed in Masterclasses for Eric Carlson, Paul Bryon, and Rich Genovese.