Seibert, David

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Location: Fountain on the river end of James Brown St. (9th St.), AugustaText of marker: "JESSYE NORMAN International Opera Star and Humanitarian. RIVERWALK AMPHITHEATER AND PLAZA named in honor of Jessye Norman, internationally acclaimed opera star, born in Augusta, Georgia, September 15, 1945. Miss Norman began singing at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1260 Wrightsboro Road. She attended C. T. Walker Elementary School and A. R. Johnson Junior High School. After graduating from Lucy C. Laney High School, Miss Norman pursued vocal training, earning her Bachelor's Degree from Howard University and her Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. Her considerable talents were further developed at several European opera houses and concert halls until she achieved world prominence making her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1983. Miss Norman has long occupied a unique and preeminent place in the realm of opera, celebrated universally and in her own "hometown." Miss Norman, also known as a benefactor of numerous causes and organizations both artistic and humanitarian, will always be cherished as a true daughter of Augusta, Georgia [Marker is uncredited and undated]"

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