However, rather singing for 5,000 people or for a friend’s mother suffering from cancer in a Nashville hospital, Dr. Brooke appreciates the influence music has upon each individual and seeks with every performance the opportunity to inspire, encourage and uplift.   

Dr. Brooke received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University, a Master of Music degree in vocal pedagogy from Belmont University and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in vocal performance from the University of Washington.  He has also studied in Graz, Austria with the American Institute of Musical Studies as well as the Goethe-Institut in Dresden, Germany.

Dr. Brooke has a great passion for music.  However, he has also found success in the business world.  He has worked as a financial analyst for an Investment Bank on the East coast as part of a 4-member team managing more than $5 billion in assets.  He was also employed as an Independent Consultant designing financial models and providing legal analysis.  In 2006, he established Derrick Horne Company, a private real estate development group focused upon land development in the Park City, Utah resort area.  A great accomplishment for Mr. Brooke was acceptance to Tulane Law School to study International Humanitarian law.

Making his home in Bellingham, Dr. Brooke is excited to actively support the local musical arts through Piper Music and as a performer and educator.  In addition to musical activities, he has a great love for sailing and looks forward to spending time on the water and exploring the San Juan islands.