Dereck Scott
Dereck Scott is a multifaceted musician, equally comfortable behind his trumpet, a baton, or a pen. Dereck is currently the Director of Bands at the Flint Hill School. Dereck is also the Music Director/Conductor of the Cathedral Brass in Vienna, Virginia.
Performing, educating, composing, and conducting, Dr. Dereck Scott brings high-energy, passionate music to the Northern Virginia region. Dr. Dereck Scott is formally Principal Cornet and Soloist with the Rockville Brass Band, and has been active in presenting engaging and artistic music recitals within the community.
Dereck is a founding member of Ensemble 29 (brass quintet), and performs with The Brass of the Potomac, The Cathedral Brass, and various regional orchestras in the area. Prior to moving to the DC Metro area, Dereck was an active free-lance musician in the Pittsburgh area, and performed regularly with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.
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As an arranger and composer, Dereck has over fifty arrangements to his name. Writing for any ensemble size or combination of instruments, Dereck's music has been performed by both student, adult, and semi-professional ensembles. Dereck's arrangments and compositions have been performed by numerous brass bands in the United States and internationally.
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Dereck is the Director of Bands at the Flint Hill School in Oakton, Virginia. He is also the conductor of the Cathedral Brass in Vienna, Virginia. He has also been a judge for the Maryland Music Educators' Association, Virginia Band and Orchestra Director's Association, and has also been a clinician for Loudoun County Public Schools.
Nigel Horne
Nigel is a highly accomplished conductor and musician with a proven track record of success. His dedication, enthusiasm and passion for music are evident in his work, helping bands reach their full potential under his leadership.
Nigel began his musical journey at the age of 8, playing the cornet with the local band on the southeastern coast of England. His passion for music saw him progress to playing horn and percussion at the highest level, and, over the years, he has crafted a distinguished career as a conductor, leading concert and brass bands across the UK and US. Fourteen years ago, Nigel made Maryland his home and proudly became a US citizen in 2023.
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Nigel's tenure as conductor of the Rockville Brass Band from 2009 to 2020 included several achievements. Under his directorship, the band emerged as Maryland's only nationally graded first-section band clinching the North American Brass Band Association's 1st position in the second section in 2017 and 2018. His dedication doubled the band's size and secured its long-term future. His influence extended to the local music scene as the conductor of an orchestra and chorus bringing video game music to the concert hall. Despite his voice no longer being what it once was, his love for choral singing and directing remains strong.
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Beyond conducting, Nigel has contributed to the band community. He has served on the board of directors of the North American Brass Band Association, including many years as contest controller. His leadership experience includes his role as membership secretary of the National Association of Band Conductors in England.
Nigel holds undergraduate degrees in band studies and in music, along with an M.Phil in composition. He also possesses an undergraduate diploma in band adjudication and has served as an adjudicator at prestigious competitions, such as the world-famous Whit Friday Contests.
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