While in Dallas ISD, Mitchell’s high school choirs earned 1st Place, Superior, and Excellent ratings. As band director, he composed the latest music for his bands and they were first and best to play and perform the latest and most popular tunes. Mitchell conducted Music workshops in Athens, Greece sponsored by the US Air Force; Hohenfels, Germany sponsored by US Army. The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. renamed for him in June 2020. He is currently Professor of Music/Choir Director at Talladega College-Alabama. BS Degree in Music-Bishop College; MA in Music-Prairie View A&M University; Administration Certification-ETSU (currently Texas A&M at Commerce). He is married to Verna Mitchell, parents of three adult children, and two grandchildren.