About
Derek Brooker is a Sonoma County based musician specializing in guitar, mandolin, banjo, resonator, and slide. Derek has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from San Francisco State University. He has supported pit orchestras for musicals in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area since 2003.
Most recently, Derek was included in the orchestras of: “Ride the Cyclone”, produced by The New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco, Throckmorton Theater’s production of “RENT,” Ray of Light Theaters “Next to Normal,” and “Waitress” at the SF Playhouse through December. Autumn 2024 was the season of pink and pie! He was back performing “Legally Blonde” with Ray of Light Theater for September and then with YMTC in October. He travelled for many months in 2023 on the “Legally Blonde” national tour with Big League Productions. You can also find him playing guitar at clubs and bars whenever he gets the chance.