Background
Harrell, Mack was born on October 8, 1909 in Celeste, Texas, United States. Son of Mack and Virginia Marr (Kelly) Harrell.
Harrell, Mack was born on October 8, 1909 in Celeste, Texas, United States. Son of Mack and Virginia Marr (Kelly) Harrell.
Student Oklahoma City University, 1927-1929, Settlement Music School, Philadelphia, 1930-1933, Juilliard Graduate School Music, New York City, 1933-1935. Doctor of Music (honorary), Bethany College, 1958.
Professional debut New York Philharmonic Symphony, 1935, Boston Symphony, 1936. Solo recital The Hague, Europe, 1937. European tours, 1937, 39, 49, 51, North.A. since 1938.
Operatic debut Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 1939, Chicago, 1940, San Francisco, 1945.
Member vocal faculty Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1945-1956. Artist, teacher, professor Southern Methodist U. School Music, Dallas, 1956.
Artist in residence Aspen (Colorado) Institute since 1949. Board directors Naumburg Museum Foundation.
Trustee Music Associates of Aspen.
Member vocal faculty Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1945-1956. Member National Music League (director), American Academy Teachers Singing.
Married Marjorie Fulton, December 22, 1934. Children: Fulton, Jane, Lynn.