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Derrell Gunn

Norfolk,VA
Derrell Gunn

Summary

I’ve been singing since I was five years old. My mother always encouraged me to play instruments when I was younger and quickly found out that I have perfect pitch, and a highly sensitive ear when it comes to music. Besides the theory of it, I have such a personal and passionate connection with music and I share my gift to people in a world where we aren’t given a choice to speak often when it truly matters. Music can heal the hearts of many, and performing in front of hundreds of people I’ve never met, and being able to change their hearts is something so sensitive and crucial in life.


I performed in the Jolliff Middle School choir and Western Branch High School Choir, as well as the Diehn Chorale and ODU Choir, where I studied under Professor Agnes Fuller-Wynne. She just recently retired and then passed away this January of 2024, and I absolutely have been restored and reminded of my true passion and calling for music, all because of her.


In august of 2022, I auditioned for the VSOC professional core position and ever since then I’ve been over the moon with the experience of making music with Bob and his choir. It’s not everyday you get to be around multiple people who all share a similar love and care for the music world.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Second Presbyterian Church Norfolk

Choir Member
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

I sing with Bob Shoup and his beautiful choir of Second Presbyterian Church and have such a wonderful time meeting everyone and making extraordinary music with each other.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Professional Core
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

We travel to multiple arts centers throughout Hampton Roads, including Sandler Center, Ferguson Center, Chrysler Hall, The Scope, and perform large works of music such as Carmina Burana, Brahms, Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, and perform in the International TATTOO festival every year. I’m one of the core members of the VSOC, and it’s been such a wonderful and mind blowing experience performing with such an incredibly talented and music-loving group.

Kroger

Produce Clerk
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

Providing excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards all people I come in contact with while working in the produce department

Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk

No Degree from Music Education And Performance

University Overview

Skills

Performed multiple solo works throughout music career during middle school, high school, ODU, church choir, District, All State, and Honors Choir, and in the VSOC:

Seven Last Words of Christ Baritone Solos

Maoz Tsur Baritone Solo with the VSOC Men of the choir

For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth bass aria in high school

The People That Walked in Darkness bass aria in high school

Freude Symphony No 9 baritone solo in VSOC

Music of the Night baritone solo in high school and ODU

Other large works I’ve performed in:

Handel’s Messiah

Mozart’s Requiem

Certification

Music Medallion (Highest music award obtained at western branch high school


Honorary Bass/Baritone of the Western Branch Chamber Chorus and School Choir

Timeline

Choir Member
Second Presbyterian Church Norfolk
08.2023 - Current
Professional Core
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
09.2022 - Current
Produce Clerk
Kroger
06.2021 - Current
Old Dominion University
No Degree from Music Education And Performance
Derrell Gunn