Dr. Derrell Acon is a bass-baritone singer, a Fulbright scholar, and an activist. He earned his doctoral degree in 19th-Century Opera History and Performance and his Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). He graduated summa cum laude from Lawrence University with a B.Mus. degree and B.A. degree in Government, with a minor in Ethnic Studies. Read more about Dr. Acon and his many talents and interests, his work as an award-winning activist, arts leader, and performer, and enjoy his beautiful artistry singing DEEP RIVER as today’s Beautiful Music.