Melvin E. Bryant, Jr. The versatility of Melvin E. Bryant, Jr. is without question as a musician, arranger, composer and vocalist. His unique delivery gives his music a convincing style that is fresh and inspiring. Melvin's exceptional talent took root at the early age of 11 years old under the auspices of his first teacher, Helen Martin. A graduate of Howard University where he earned the Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education, Melvin has recorded with such nationally renowned as The Gospel Music Workshop of America, Wintley Phipps, Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music and has performed with Richard Smallwood. Melvin has co-produced and performed on the CD "Fullness of Joy" as a member of the group JOY, James & Kathy Bowman and the Antioch Fire Baptized Holiness Choir, and Eddie Cromwell & GRACE. Melvin is also a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo earning a Master of Arts Degree in Music History/Ethnomusicology. Minister Bryant has served for numerous years as Minister of Music under such leadership as the Pastorate of Rev. Leslie D. Braxton at the First Shiloh Baptist Church of Buffalo, NY, also Elder of Worship and Minister of Music at the Church of the Great Commission, of Camp Springs, MD under the leadership of Pastor J. K. White. While Melvin is a member of the Restoration Praise Center Seventh Day Adventist Church (http://www.rpcsda.org/) in Lanham, MD, he is currently a part of the Music Ministry Staff at the Alfred Street Baptist Church (http://www.alfredstreet.org/) in Alexandria, VA. AgapeLove is a diverse group of young people that was organized in 1998 by Minister Bryant. They released their first CD in 2003 and they are available for events. Just send an email or give us a call. God Bless!