Background
McKenzie, Jack Harris was born on November 11, 1930 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Fred F. and Thelma L. (Harris) McKenzie.
McKenzie, Jack Harris was born on November 11, 1930 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Fred F. and Thelma L. (Harris) McKenzie.
Student, Southwest Missouri State University, 1948-1950; Bachelor of Music, University of Illinois, 1954; Master of Arts, Arizona State University, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), China Academy, 1981.
Teacher department music, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1954-1956; instructor, National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan, summers 1954-1966; instructor to professor, School Music, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1954-1968; professor, School Music, University of Illinois, since 1968; associate dean, College Fine and Applied Arts, 1969-1970; acting dean, College Fine and Applied Arts, 1971; dean, College Fine and Applied Arts, 1972-1990; retired, College Fine and Applied Arts, 1990.
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Member International Council Fine Arts Deans (chairman 1976-1977), Fine Arts Commission, International Affairs Commission, National Association Universities and Land Grant Colls. M C.
Married Patricia L. Chrisman, February 4, 1951. Children: Janet, James, Judith, Jill, Julia, Jennifer.