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Dean Arvidson
Mackenzie studied with Dean Arvidson for an enjoyable four years. Dean is a pianist, performer, composer and teacher of 5 instruments. His expertise was instrumental in helping Mackenzie developed as a composer and to learn how to sight-read music. Dean's web site gives information about his CD's, performances, and background.
The Walden School
The Walden School Young Musicians Program provides an unparalleled creative summer experience for musically inclined students ages 9 to 18. Part school, part camp, and part festival, the program convenes each summer for five weeks in Dublin, NH. Through rigorous and innovative daily instruction, students hone their musical and creative skills within a supportive community of like-minded peers and mentors.
Summer Sonatina International Piano Camp encourages students to become dedicated, serious musicians who develop resourcefulness, thoughtfulness and self-discipline. Students participate in sight-reading, chorus, theory, and composition classes and enjoy many recreational activities. Summer Sonatina is a "camp" where students live in the house with the director and faculty. Mackenzie is in the front row, last one on the right.
Lupus Foundation of New England
Mackenzie has donated his time to perform on several occasions for the foundation to help raise money and awareness about this debilitating disease. Here he is shown with Susan Wornick, co-anchor of WCVB-TV's Midday news and the News Center 5 Consumer Reporter. She is on the Board of Trustees for the Lupus Foundation of New England. Susan hosted the event for the foundation that summer evening in 2005, and Mackenzie played the opening performance, followed by the amazing Judy Collins. In 2004 he performed at a Lupus benefit hosted by Lily Tomlin. Mackenzie performed again in April 2006 for the Lupus Foundation's Annual Gala.
Google.com
To read about Mackenzie, type in Mackenzie Melemed and then click search.
