The first African American conductor of a major U.S. orchestra, Curtis Simmons attended Curtis from 1970–73.
MCNAIR SCHOLARS - Academic Achievement Programs
Selah Yearbook 1982-83 by Liberty University - Issuu
Celebrating Black History: Calvin E. Simmons (Conducting '73) - Curtis Institute of Music
The American Prize: September 2021
STATE Magazine, Fall 2022 by Oklahoma State - Issuu
Longtime Waverly band leader was known for setting the bar
September & October 2023 Fanfare Magazine by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - Issuu
Selah Yearbook 1989-90 by Liberty University - Issuu
Media Guide - Missouri Western State University Athletics
1976-1977 Peru Pedagogian - issues 1-13 by Peru State College Library - Issuu
MSJC appoints Calvin Smith as newest trustee
Kentucky Ancestors, Volume 39, Number 2 - Kentucky Historical
