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Jessye Norman: World Renowned Opera Superstar from Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.
“Jessye Norman said not long ago that she simply “would like it to be that it made a difference to some people that I came and went, that I was here.” She has made a difference to anyone who loves music, and indeed it matters quite a lot that she is here: Jessye Norman, a great American singer.”~ from Kennedy Center: Biographical Information for Jessye Norman
We echo those sentiments. Ms Jessye Norman, is the youngest recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors
Norman’s vocal range is uncommonly wide, encompassing all female voice registers from contralto to high dramatic soprano.
When she was 16 years-old, Norman was entered in to the Marian Anderson Vocal Competition in Philadelphia. Although she did not win, she was offered a full scholarship to Howard University, in Washington, D.C. While attending Howard University, Norman sang in the university chorus, and she also sang as a professional soloist at the Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ.She studied voice with Carolyn Grant.
In 1965, Jessye Norman in collaboration with 33 female students and 4 female faculty, became a founding member of the Delta Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. In 1966, she was the National Society of Arts and Letters singing competition winner.
She graduated in 1967 with an undergraduate degree in music. Norman began graduate level studies first at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and later at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It was from the University of Michcagn she earned a Masters Degree in 1968. During her time in graduate school Norman studied voice with Elizabeth Mannion and Pierre Bernac.
Jessye Norman a true American opera diva….and we mean that in a good way, loved and appreciated by fans worldwide.
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