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
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. Ronald Campbell received a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Concordia College in Bronxville, NY and a Master of Fine Arts from Howard University in Washington, DC. He has worked with world-renowned coaches and accompanists. Sylvia Olden Lee, Andrew Frierson, William Ray. He specialises in opera, musical theatre, and African American spirituals and hymns. by the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and originals, and a Christmas album that features the late Betty Allen, Sylvia Olden Lee, Andrew Frierson, William Ray, in Philadelphia and around the country, and she has a flute/guitar duo that plays at weddings, receptions, and Gracie Jones. He specializes in opera, musical theater and African American spirituals and hymns. Lore Constantine is a recording artist and a local music instructor in Cherry Hill who teaches voice, piano and flute. She has two solo piano albums that include music of the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and originals and a Christmas album that includes her flute on several songs. Her music is heard on XPN, in Philadelphia and around the country, and she has a flute/guitar duo that plays at weddings, receptions, Philadelphia and around the country, and she has a flute/guitar duo that plays at weddings, receptions and corporate events. Several of Lore’s teachers include David Cramer, Associate Principal Flautist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, composer Margaret Garwood, and Dr Jeffrey Greiman, Vienna, Austria. A sight reader who can jump into productions and auditions, often Joseph Krupa earned a Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University, and a Master of Music (Piano Performance), University of Calgary (Canada). He performs solo recitals and chamber music recitals. He serves as an accompanist and conductor for opera and musical theatre productions at community, high school, college, and other private productions. He also was a free-lancer artist in Seattle, WA and in the Philadelphia, PA and New Jersey areas. He is an instant sight-reader who is able to jump into productions and auditions, frequently at the last minute. Daniel Spearman is a trumpeter, pianist, composer, and educator from Camden, New Jersey. He graduated summa cum laude from Oberlin College/Conservatory of music earning bachelor's degrees in Africana Studies and Jazz Piano and completed graduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University in Orchestral Trumpet. .
Daniel currently operates in the greater Philadelphia area. Hannah Gilmore is a junior at Rowan University with a BA in Music and Communications Studies. performing regularly with a wide range of Wedding, Salsa, and Jazz bands and leading the RnB/Funk/Dance band SoundEVR. Artists that Daniel has worked with include GIVEON, the Robin Eubanks Big Band, The 8-Bit Big Band, Tito Puente Jr., Edgardo Cintron, The Four Tops, Eric Nolan, Angie Stone, and Justin Lee-Schultz Bekah Elaine is a dynamic Philadelphia-based vocalist whose sound blends soul, rock, R&B, and alternative influences. As a solo artist and bandleader, she delivers powerful, emotionally charged performances that captivate audiences across any stage. Known for her magnetic presence and deep connection with her crowd, Bekah transforms every show into an unforgettable experience. Hannah Gilmore is a junior at Rowan University in music BA and Communications Studies. She sings with the Rowan University Concert Choir and performs with the Rowan Opera Company. She is part of the music ministry at Wiley Church in Marlton, NJ. Hannah plans to attend graduate school and earn a master’s degree in vocal performance. She would like to perform with an opera company, become a private voice instructor, and serve as a company/theater company, become a private voice instructor, and be a music director at a church. Michelle Banks-Spearman loves making music. She began her vocal studies at the Settlement Music School while a senior in high school. During college, she continued her vocal studies with Marsha Vleck and was a member of the Radcliffe Choral Society. She served as a pianist, soloist, and director of the choir for her church. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Harvard University, a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from Columbia University School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia University Law School. Erik Burrell, MEd - as an educator with 20+ years of combined experience in (K–12 and higher education), he is deeply committed to a student-first approach. He believes in equipping students with the skills and tools they need to succeed beyond the classroom and thrive in the real world. He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and is passionate about achievement, leadership development, and giving back to the community that helped shape him. Marie Downes McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master'sShe is a member of Macedonia AME Church, Camden, NJ, and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.choir director at in Library Science, MLS, from Atlanta University. She retired as Director from the West Deptford Public Library. She is a former School Board Member in Greenwich Township, NJ. She is a member at Macedonia AME Church, Camden, NJ and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. She is married to Fields McDonald.
Black History Concert
Sunday, March 8, 2026 @ 4 pm View the concert on Facebook @ YouTube at MarianAndersonMusicGuild
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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