Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Deryck Clarke, french horn

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By Malinda Wagstaff

Published January 28, 2020 at 2:31 PM EST

Deryck Clarke of Brooklyn attended the High School of Performing Arts (N.Y.C.), the Curtis Institute of Music (Diploma), the UNC School of the Arts (BM) and Rutgers University (MM). He is a veteran performer of orchestra, period instrument ensembles, chamber music, Broadway productions, and contemporary music throughout the U.S. and abroad. Other roles include faculty at N.Y. State Music Camp, educator in Newark N.J. Public Schools, member of the Newark Arts Education Roundtable, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra education committee, founder of Harmony Effect, Inc. and member of Harlem Chamber Players.