I'm Darren DeLaup! The instrumental music teacher at Sierra! I have taught middle school band and orchestra in middle schools for 6 years and at the high school level for 23 years!  This will be my 20th  year in DCSD! I am from New Orleans, LA, and have lived in Aurora, CO with my family since 2006. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of New Orleans, and a Master's of Music in Tuba Performance from the University of North Texas. 

I am also a performing musician in a variety of groups! I am currently the principal tubist for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra and the Colorado Wind Ensemble.  I also perform in many smaller groups and a classic rock tribute to The Band's Last Waltz . I have performed all over the US, Mexico, and Europe throughout my career. Music is definitely an international language.

Why do music? Because EVERYONE loves music, and it's fun! 

Feel free to contact me with any questions dadelaup@dcsdk12.org