Derek Cheng, 16, is an eleventh grader from New Jersey, USA, attending Tenafly High School. He started playing at 6 years old and has enjoyed piano since. Under the guidance of Ronn Yedidia, he has quickly expedited his skills in recent years.
He enjoys playing for others, whether for family, friends, or at church.
Watch Derek Cheng perform Rhapsodie in G Minor, Op. 79, No. 2 by Johannes Brahms on the piano for the 2026 Winter Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.