MEETING NOTES

Fellow Rotarian Dr. Marvin Curtis, Dean of the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at IUSB and Director of the Symphonic Choir of South Bend introduced today’s program based on the University’s African American music celebration.  The first portion of the program featured three works arranged by Dr. Curtis for cello, piano, and voice.  Baritone Lawrence Mitchell-Matthews was accompanied by Kendrick Morris, cello, and Dr. Curtis, piano, singing three amazing spirituals:  I know I’ve Been Changed, Balm in Gilead, and Give Me Jesus.  Mr. Lawrence Mitchell-Matthews is an award winning baritone and has performed with national and international orchestras.  Kendrick Morris, cello, is an award winning musician and is currently an Artist Diploma student in IUSB’s Music Department.