Alice Norton's Journey to America

By Cooper Ticktin, neighbor

"If you don't get a full time job, especially in music, it's hard to find a career."

- Alice Norton on the difficulty of finding work in the music industry

Alice Norton is a successful musician and real estate agent who has lived in Boston for over 30 years. She was one of few immigrants that came to Boston from Hungary, and did so by earning her right to come to the United States by studying music and becoming talented enough to compete in competitions. After her career as a harpist, she followed her dream to become a real estate agent and went to school to become a Realtor. She went on to sell houses in the Greater Boston Area for over two decades and continues to be a role model for young musicians today.