"On behalf of HAPCO Music Foundation, we are honored to endorse Derrick Harris, an outstanding trombonist, educator, and mentor whose dedication to music education and artistic excellence continues to inspire students and communities alike. Derrick’s passion for developing young musicians, combined with his exceptional talent and professionalism, exemplifies the values we champion at HAPCO. We proudly support his work and are confident that his leadership and commitment will continue to make a meaningful impact wherever he serves."

"Great person and hard worker"

"Reliable and very Respectful"

"Derrick is a great musician and bandleader who always takes care of business. He’s professional, easy to work with, creative and entertaining. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone."

"Awesome player; fantastic sound man 💫"

"He puts in the work to execute the tasks at hand….writing or performing. "

"Derrick is a real professional and master at what he does"

"Derrick is an outstanding trombonist, and a pleasure to work with and be around. The times I've worked with him as a leader, he was organized and demonstrated great communication skills. Highly recommended. "

"Great guy and great trombonist !"

"Great player - serious, excellent reading skills with good feel for blending. "

"Truly one of the best at what he does! I've worked with Derrick in multiple situations and performance styles and his versatility is incredible! "

"Extremely professional and a natural leader who leads by example demonstrating reliability and proficiency."

"Great musician and educator. Not just passionate about music Performance, but also passionate about passing his wealth of knowledge on to the next generation. "

"Derrick is a fine musician and a reliable person as well."

"One of the best! "

"Derrick is a great musician and can always be relied on! I look forward to the next time we share the bandstand or I hear him perform."

"Derrick is a phenomenal musician and music director. There is no one in the central Florida area that knows jazz music like Derrick. Derrick has coordinated horn lines at Drumlines Of America for years, we trust him fully. We also know Derrick as a teacher at Ocoee High School, where he has undoubtably impacted the low brass students in such a positive way. Derrick is a great human being, and hard worker, a knowledgeable teacher, and an unforgettable trombonist. Any organization would be lucky to have him. "

"Derrick is very professional, is an asset wherever he put his attention... Reliable and pleasant ... I recommend.. "

"Derrick is a true professional and one of the hardest working musicians I know! I fully recommend Derrick for anything whether it be performing, arranging, teaching, or putting a group together for any type of event!"

"AWESOME PLAYER!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"

"Derrick has a long history of being responsible, dependable and honest. He has demonstrated these traits in his career as a professional musician."

"Outstanding musician and director! "

"Derrick is a pro! Great player, reliable, and smokin’hot 😉 What more could you ask for?!?!?!"