Derek Fenstermacher

Derek Fenstermacher is leading a new era of tuba soloists into the 21st century with his dynamic musicianship and keen eye for detail. As the newly appointed Principal Tubist with the New Jersey Symphony, Derek is now entering into the New Jersey music scene with a thirst for creativity and a passion for education. Prior to coming to the NJSO, Derek was the Principal Tubist with the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Orchestra (TN) from 2006-2014. He has also performed with the New York Philharmonic, Mariinsky Theater Orchestra, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, the New World Symphony, Houston Ballet Orchestra, Alabama Symphony, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Huntsville Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, West Virginia Symphony, Mobile Symphony, Tuscaloosa Symphony, and Meridian Symphony orchestras, as well as being an Associate Member with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago in 2008-2009. An enthusiastic teacher, Derek teaches orchestral tuba at Bard College’s Conservatory of Music and also coaches the school’s brass quintet and trombone quartet. He is adjunct professor of low brass at Kean University’s Conservatory of Music where he also teaches applied tuba, trombone, and euphonium. Derek has taught masterclasses at University of Wisconsin–Madison and Montclair State University with several others scheduled for 2014/15.