Derrell Acon
Bass-Baritone
Fulbright scholar and award-winning bass-baritone Derrell Acon is a uniquely accomplished artist whose repertoire ranges from the comic to the tragic. His accomplishments in music, scholarship, and executive leadership have established Dr. Acon as a leader among the discussions that surround artistic activism through music performance. His publications include "From Without the Veil" (Rome, Italy), "Neglected Legacy" (OPERA America Magazine), and "This is Just My Job: Duty and Intervention in Our 'Fidelio'" (Lille, France). Recent roles include Escamillo in Opera Ithaca’s 'Carmen', Antron McCray in the Pulitzer Prize-winning production of 'The Central Park Five', and work as soloist and roster singer with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. He performed live at the recent OSCARS and is featured on major film soundtracks, including the most recent 'Star Wars'.