To reach and elevate African Americans in the Delaware Valley with training, education, and performance in music, continuing the tradition of excellence exemplified by Marian Anderson
Dr. Lourin Plant, Associate Professor of Vocal & Choral Music at Rowan University, earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Wittenberg University and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He has served as coordinator of the vocal/choral division of Rowan University’s Department of Music and conductor of the Rowan University Chamber and Concert Choirs.
African American Spiritual Workshop & Master Class
Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 9 am - 11:30 am
WHO WE ARE

Our HISTORY

The Marian Anderson Music Guild, Inc. (MAMG) is the South Jersey Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM), a historic organization since 1919. NANM fosters the promotion of the music and the development of knowledge and appreciation of music composed and performed by all persons, but especially those of African descent.
The Marian Anderson Music Guild was organized in May 1970. It was an inspiration of Reverend Jesse Ferman Little who, with the assistance of Mr. Calvin Delp, formed the South Jersey branch of the national music organization. Ms. Isabella Collins, Mrs. Henrietta Robinson and Ms. Constance Berkshiener (2nd Vice President of NANM) were other founding members.
On June 15, 1982, the organization received permission from Marian Anderson to use her name in support of its mission. At that time the South Jersey branch was renamed the “Marian Anderson Music Guild”. MAMG presents concerts, workshops and other events to promote African American composers and musicians, preserve the African American Spiritual and raise scholarships for aspiring young musicians.
Members
MAMG, Inc.Ramona L. Chainey - PresidentEdra Chandler - Vice PresidentDr. Karen Hill - Recording SecretaryRobin Wilson - TreasurerJanice Coble - Financial SecretaryRobert Coble Dr. Lourin Plant
associate members
Ronald Campbell Lore Constantine Fabiene Hunter Brown