Mackenzie was honored to be invited to perform live at
First Night Worcester on Dec. 31, 2005. The venue was the
beautiful Renaissance Court at the Worcester Art Museum.
Mackenzie performs at First Night
Worcester 2005
The fifth grader astounded the audience with his
mastery of the keyboard playing classical selections
from Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, and others as well
as some of his own compositions.
Mackenzie at First Night on
Dec. 31, 2005.
Mackenzie's sparkling personality and confident stage presence
came through in a big way at First Night Worcester as the
audience lingered on every note.
Renaissance Court at the Worcester Art
Museum
My Night at the White House 2005 & More
Mackenzie and his family traveled to Washington, D.C.
where he performed live at the White House for a second
time on December 21, 2005. Just as it had been the first
time, it was a thrill and an honor to be invited back.
Mackenzie at the White House Dec.
21, 2005
Mackenzie wowed the White House guests as he played
a selection of traditional Christmas music without
missing a note.
Mackenzie performing at the
White House on Dec. 21, 2005.
After performing over 35 selections in a two hour program,
Mackenzie took time out for some photos to capture the experience.
Mackenzie with his family at the White
House
In addition to traveling to Washington, D.C. to perform
live at the White House for a second time, Mackenzie has
been very busy this holiday season appearing on several
Boston television stations. December 14th, Mackenzie appeared
live on Boston's Fox 25, 5 O'clock news with anchors David
Wade and Maria Stephanos.
Mackenzie with Fox 25 News anchors,
David Wade & Maria Stephanos
Mackenzie enjoyed spending one-to-one time in the
weather office with Fox 25's Chief Meteorologist,
Kevin Lemanowicz. Kevin gave Mackenzie a personalized
weather report for his trip to Washington, D.C. where
he again played for the president.
Kevin Lemanowicz & Mackenzie
in the Weather Office
Fox 25 producer Melanie Nye contacted
Mackenzie and invited him to appear live on the 5 O'clock
News. Mackenzie was delighted and performed flawlessly. He
played a teaser of Debussy's "Claire De Lune" before
being interviewed. Afterward he played a request from anchor
David Wade, the theme from "Peanuts". He also played
"I'll be home for Christmas", which he dedicated
to our troops who are so generously fighting for our country.
Mackenzie also appeared Dec. 15th at noon on Boston's Channel
7, WHDH-TV, and Dec. 13th on WBZ/CBS4 at 5PM.
Mackenzie with Fox 25 producer Melanie
Nye.
My Night with the President 2004
Mackenzie just returned from Washington, D.C. where
he performed for the president a second time on Dec.
21st. Photos to be posted here soon!
Mackenzie was so excited to be contacted by The
White House and be invited to play and entertain
for the holiday season on December 4, 2004. He performed
traditional Christmas music on a beautiful Steinway
piano. He performed over 35 song selections in a two-hour
program. The family then received a private tour and
took plenty of pictures.
Mackenzie in front of The White
House on Dec. 4, 2004
When Mackenzie arrived home, he made a presentation
about the White House to the second, third, and fourth
graders at his school. He also brought back souvenirs
for his class. Mackenzie and his family were there
all weekend and took in all the sites including Washington
Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and
Arlington National cemetery to name a few. He was
thrilled to receive a poster designed by New Jersey
artist, Elise Primavera. The large poster was of a
reindeer performing on a piano. It read Holiday
Open House, White House, The Little Piano Man, Paxton,
MA. It was a great gift to be treasured forever.
Mackenzie received a beautiful thank you note from
first lady, Laura Bush, thanking him for sharing his
talent for the holiday season.
Mackenzie playing the Presidential
Steinway
These photos were taken March 25,
2004 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel where Mackenzie
played for President Bush.
