Faculty of Music
Derek read music at Selwyn College (1995-98) and has since been working as a freelance performer and teacher. Since November 2022 he has been Music Coordinator at Lucy Cavendish College, where he works with the students to facilitate music making, and is looking to strengthen musical bonds between the college and other parts of the university and community.
His academic interests include physical acoustics, and functional harmony. He plays piano and percussion, and as a teacher specialises in jazz harmony and improvisation. He regularly accompanies for exams, and is also a keen arranger.
Faculty of Music
11 West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DP
(01223) 763481
Information provided by:
admin@mus.cam.ac.uk
We encourage all visitors to the Faculty to travel via sustainable travel methods, such as walking. cycling, public transport, or car sharing. We have recently installed additional bike parking to facilitate this and we have live information in the foyer on bus and train times. For information about hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Cambridge please click here.
© 2025 University of Cambridge