JUSTIN DERMAN
Drums & Percussion

Justin Derman Jazz, Percussion & Pop Ensembles

Justin has toured / performed with:
* Larry Coryell
* Billy J. Kramer
* Lawrence Juber
* The Cryers
* Dynasty Entertainment
* Chuck Lambert Blues Band
* Jusitn is also a Public School Music Teacher

Plays Percussion for:
“M’Zume” 10 piece Samba Band - Listen
“No Discipline” 8 piece Caribbean Band - Listen

Justin has been a member of:

• New Jersey Repertory Theatre Company
• Raritan Valley Symphony Orchestra
• Manalapan Battleground Symphonic Orchestra
• Marlboro Players Theatre Group
• Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company

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Personal Info:

Justin studied under Charles Tappan, Les DeMerle and Al Harwood.  He holds a BA degree in Music from Kean University and a masters degree in Music Education from New Jersey City University.

Justin comes from a musical family that includes Lorie Singer, cellist for the motion pictures “Fame” and “Footloose.”

Justin started performing professionally at age 19 at local clubs in the metro area, playing many different musical genres.
 
He has taught percussion in a variety of settings: Music studios such as Lou Rose, Gorny’s, Freehold Studio, and Summit Studio; public education settings such as T.P. Hughes Elementary School in Berkeley Heights; and drum circles at the Integral Yoga Institute in Princeton. 

Justin wrote award-winning music for high school marching drum lines.
The Hightstown and Middletown South high schools have won competitions under his tutelage.
Recently Justin has provided percussion accompaniment for dance troops and dance studios.
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***JUSTIN'S LINKS***
Chuck Lambert
No Discipline
Billy J Kramer
Larry Coryell
The Cryers
Jerry Topinka  
Drebarnes.net
Zoo Keeper's Band

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