Derik J. Wright (pictured to the far left), joins the MCAA family as the Assistant Coordinator of Instruments in the Attic. Mr. Wright had the opportunity to fill some instrumental needs at his previous employer I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA, where he served as band director for several years. I.C. Norcom is the 2nd oldest historically African American High School in the nation. The Academy donated 3 trumpets, 2 alto saxophones, 5 clarinets, and 3 flutes.
“The Instruments in the Attic program holds a special place in my heart. Coming from teaching in a Title I school, one of my biggest hurdles was inventory. I simply would not have enough instruments for all of my students and they would have to share. This program puts unused instruments in the hands of students who not only need them but will put them to good use.”
Derik Wright
Mr. Wright is currently studying Wind Conducting under Dr. William Lake Jr. (Mason Summer Band Camp & Summer Conducting Symposium Director) at George Mason. He holds two degrees from Norfolk State University in Music Media (B.M) and Music Theory & Composition (M.M).
Written by Derik J. Wright
Edited by Regina Schneider