Derek Tam, Assistant Conductor

Derek is a pianist, harpsichordist, and conductor.

In addition to Derek’s current position with the Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra, he is also a conductor with the Star Valley Children’s Choir in Foster City and was
recently appointed director of music at Bethany Presbyterian Church in San Bruno.

He is also in frequent demand as a piano accompanist and continuo player on the harpsichord. Recent engagements include the Yale Glee Club, where he served as the undergraduate assistant conductor; the American Bach Soloists Festival; the UC Davis University Chorus and Chamber Singers; the Yale Baroque Opera Project; the Opera Theatre of Yale College; the Yale Madrigal Singers, where he was music director; and many other ensembles.

Derek is a cum laude graduate of Yale University (B.A., Music and
Political
Science), where his principal teachers included Elizabeth Parisot (piano), Jeffrey Douma (conducting), and Ilya Poletaev (harpsichord).

For more information about Derek, please visit dereksaihotam.com.