Derek Gore
THS Band Director Derek Gore is the Instrumental Music Director at Toppenish High School, where he has been teaching and directing bands since 2008. Under his direction, the bands at THS have received awards at festivals and contests, have been invited to perform at the Washington Music Educators Association state convention (2016), have performed on stage in Disneyland Theme Park, and have more than quadrupled in size. Moreover, the program has seen the revitalization of a dormant marching program, performing field shows during football games and in local competitions, as well as performing in various local parades.
Mr. Gore serves as President-Elect for the Yakima Valley Music Educators Association, and is a current and active member of YVMEA, as well as WMEA and NAfME. He regularly attends the WMEA state convention and the NAfME northwest convention for professional development. Mr. Gore holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Washington State University and a Master of Arts in Music degree from Washington State University. |
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