Derrin Lee

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.

Nashville TN, 37209
P.O. Box 6018
(901) 254-3399 cell (901) 942-4509 home
derrinlee@yahoo.com
EDUCATION:
Tennessee State University
Expected date of graduation: 2014
B.S. in Music with concentration in Commercial Music, emphasis in
Performance
Primary instrument: Piano
Secondary instrument: Guitar
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Martin Chapel AME, Nashville, TN
Minister of Music (2010 to present)

Prepare choir for worship service through rehearsal and Bible study
Organize songs to correlate with the pastoral sermons
Provide spiritual guidance to the music ministry through Bible study
and mentoring

Redd Velvet (Singer) (2010 to present)

Accompany singer to perform at venues
Teach music to other members of the band
Zealous (Christian Rock Band) (2009 to present)
Keyboard Player/Backup Singer
Compose songs for the group
Spirit Awakening Ministries, Bartlett, TN
Minister of Music (2008 to 2009)

Prepared the choir and musicians for songs to be ministered

Organized songs to correlate with pastoral sermons

St. Luke A.M.E., Nashville, TN

Minister of Music (2007 to 2008)

Lead devotional service

Taught voice parts and prepared musicians for worship service
Demonstrated the importance of music in worship service and the
responsibility that comes with being in a music ministry
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Homeless Shelters (1998 to present)

Help serve food
Lead worship services in songs
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church (2000 to 2007)
Organized worship service for Youth Church
Served in Gideons Army (Youth Group called to ministry)
Served in various ministries: Music, Maintenance, Step Team,
Leadership Team, etc.
Member of Voices of Triumph Youth Choir
Member of Angels of Praise Childrens Choir
SCHOOL ACTIVITES:
Commercial Music Ensemble (2007-2013)
Gospel Choir (2012)
Completed Junior Piano Recital (December 3rd, 2012)
Performed at Tennessee State University Consecration (November 2012)

References are available upon request.

REFERENCES:
1.) Lanet Keesee
Current employer
5571/lanetkeesee@gmail.com

(615) 651870 Palmyra Rd.

Clarksville, Tn 37040

2.) Pastor Strickland

Pastor/Musician
8683/lastrict@gmail.com

(615) 977870 Palmyra Rd.

Clarksville, Tn 37040

3.) Kerrissa Clark

CEO/Marketing executive
(901) 2664947/kerrissaclark@gmail.com
9327 Canabridge Dr.
Lakeland, Tn 38002
4.) Crystal Tucker
Singer/Songwriter/ RN
(901) 2586565/www.reddvelvet.com/
reddvelvet@live.com
3048 Moriah Trail
Memphis, TN 38115

5.) Dr. Mark Crawford

Coordinator of Commercial
(615) 9635210/macrawford@tnstate.edu
Music Program
www.tnstate.edu/music
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209