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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Natick High Freshman Stands Out With Voice

Mackenzie Parmenter hasn't let her age keep her from competing with older, more experienced singers.

Natick High School freshman Mackenzie Parmenter recently sang with the Massachusetts Eastern District of the National Association for Music Education at a two-day festival at Boston Latin High School. Along with senior Richard Conaway, Parmenter represented Natick High at the prestigious event where some of the most accomplished high school singers in the state performed. Patch recently decided to ask Parmenter some questions. Here's what transpired: Patch: You auditioned and were selected for the honors choir for the Massachusetts Eastern District of the National Association for Music Education earlier this year. Could you tell me a little bit about the audition process, and what was your reaction when you were told you were chosen? …

Ben Jackson

11:14 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013

Good for her. My expeiences singing in all-state choirs in high school - and then in college as a voice major - were some of the best of my life.   more ›

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