Role

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Conductor  

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Symphony

 

Norman MacKenzie is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of choral music. He was born in 1943 in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up in a musical family. His father was a church organist, and his mother was a choir director. MacKenzie's interest in music began at an early age, and he started playing the piano when he was just five years old. MacKenzie attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. He then went on to study choral conducting at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, where he earned a Master of Music degree. After completing his studies, MacKenzie began his career as a choral conductor, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and innovative conductors in the field. One of the highlights of MacKenzie's career was his tenure as the director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. He held this position from 1984 to 2000, and during his tenure, he led the chorus in numerous performances of major choral works, including Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. MacKenzie's work with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus earned him widespread acclaim, and he was recognized with several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of choral music. In addition to his work with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, MacKenzie has also served as the director of the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus. He has conducted numerous other choral groups, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the National Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and the Oregon Bach Festival Chorus. MacKenzie's talent as a conductor has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the Robert Shaw Conducting Fellowship, which is given annually to a promising young choral conductor. He has also been recognized with the ASCAP Victor Herbert Award, the Georgia Governor's Award for the Arts, and the Michael Korn Founders Award for Development of the Professional Choral Art. MacKenzie's contributions to the world of choral music have been significant, and his work has inspired countless musicians and music lovers around the world. He has been praised for his ability to bring out the best in his singers, and for his innovative and creative approach to choral music. Today, MacKenzie continues to be an active conductor and educator, and he remains one of the most respected and admired figures in the world of classical music.

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