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Derek Clark
Lecturer
Music
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Derek Clark
Lecturer
Music
Brief biography
Derek Clark received his Master of Music degree in cello performance from The Pennsylvania State University. Before moving to La Crosse Mr. Clark resided in Pittsburgh, PA, where he was an active professional cellist with several area symphony orchestras and ensembles as well as a private teacher. Upon moving to La Crosse in 2002, Mr. Clark became a member of the Rochester Orchestra and the La Crosse Symphony, where he was principal cellist for ten years. Mr. Clark is currently a member of Crescendo String Quartet and Ensemble Druzhba. In addition to performing, Mr. Clark has been an active cello teacher as well. He has taught cello at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Winona State University, and St. Mary’s University in Winona. He also maintains a private studio.
Current courses at UWL
At UWL I teach applied cello and the cello portion of the String Techniques course for music education majors when offered. I also teach a portion of Music Appreciation.
Education
1991, B.S. (music/business), Millikin University, Decatur, IL
1991-1992, course work in M.B.A./M.A. program for arts administration, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH
1995, M.M. (cello performance), The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
