Derek Storch is the Choir Director and General Music Teacher from Prairie Junior High in Alsip, Illinois.  Both his Bachelor and Masters Degrees are from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois.  Mr. Storch also has a Masters degree in Administration/Supervision from Governors State University.  

Derek has been singing and dancing with various choirs and show choirs since he was in 6th grade and loves to perform.  With a total of 20 years teaching experience, Mr. Storch has spent the past twelve years here in Alsip splitting his time during the school year teaching guitar, general music, voice lessons, directing choir, the musical, show choir, as well as helping with the Talent Show, and directing his church choir.  In the past, Mr. Storch has been asked to share his musical/performance expertise as a judge for talent shows, IGSMA Organizational Choir Competitions, and Solo/Ensemble Competitions.