on march 11, 2002, norman performed "america the beautiful" at a service unveiling two monumental columns of light at the site of the former world trade center, as a memorial for the victims of the september 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on new york city. in 2002 she returned to augusta to announce that she would fund a pilot school of the arts for children in richmond county. classes commenced at st. john united methodist church in the fall of 2003. in november 2004, a documentary about norman's life and work was created. the film, directed by andré heller, with as director of photography and produced by dor-film of vienna, chronicles the music, the social and political issues, and the inspiration and dreams that combined to make her unique in her profession. in 2006, norman collaborated with the modern dance choreographer trey mcintyre for a special performance during the summer at the vail dance festival.