Dérrell J.J Woods
ensemble/parson understudy

Dérrell (bass-baritone) is a multi-talented recording artist, actor, producer and audio engineer based in the GTA. Having extensive training in classical voice and choral studies; Dérrell has also diversified himself in other expressions of music such as vocal jazz, musical theatre, music production and songwriting. Dérrell made his Oratorio debut as ‘The Voice of God’ in concert performance of The Ordering of Moses in Rochester in Collaboration with the Rochester Oratorio Society and The Nathaniel Dett Chorale and was casted understudy for the role of ‘Parson All-talk’ in the Chicago performance of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha: A Musical Re-imagining produced by Volcano theatre. Accredited concert/theatrical productions include RAGTIME, Guys and Dolls, Ruddigore, H.M.S. Pinafore and HOSEA. Dérrell has also made strides in the Commercial industry as an actor. Music production has become an outlet for Dérrell as an independent artist. He has produced singles and has co-produced music videos under the label name Eternal Music Entertainment. Drawing from his Trinidadian heritage, continues to further his knowledge and love of music through artistic projects and independent music releases.