GRACE MCKENZIE
STUDENT LIFE COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Grace McKenzie is an accomplished baroque violinist and versatile artist, recognized for her expertise in performance, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She holds a Performer Diploma in Baroque Violin and a Master of Music in Violin from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, as well as a Bachelor of Music with First-Class Honors from the University of Auckland. Grace has performed with renowned ensembles, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Paducah Symphony, and Evansville Philharmonic. She has also held leadership roles as Associate Principal Second Violin with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Associate Concertmaster of Orchestre de la Francophonie, and as a soloist with the IU Baroque Orchestra. Her chamber music experience includes performances with the Brandon Chamber Players, the Castleman Quartet Programme, and international touring with the Felice Duo as a ROSL Arts Scholarship recipient.

In addition to her performance career, Grace is passionate about education and community engagement. She has worked with the Cheerful Heart Music Education Mission in the Dominican Republic and the Fairview Violin Project Bloomington, bringing music education to underserved communities. Her dedication extends to arts administration, media production, and interdisciplinary projects, including commissioning new works and collaborating with artists across genres. She has participated in prestigious festivals such as Early Music America, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Festival Del Lago in Mexico. With a disciplined yet creative approach, Grace continues to push artistic boundaries while remaining committed to both historical and contemporary performance, striving to connect audiences with music in meaningful and innovative ways.