Joanne performs Family and Adult Concerts, leads Workshops (for educators, music educators and the general public), directs Intergenerational Community Sings, leads Rounds Sings, and conducts residencies in singing and in songwriting across the country, in addition to directing several Intergenerational and Children's Choruses in the greater Boston area. Her work is centered in New England, but she tours in northern California every year and books smaller tours in the Midwest, South and other areas. She also teaches week-long classes at summer music institutes and is a presenter at various conferences.

Performance Schedule 2008:

Mon, Jan 14th at 6:00 -- The Choral Connection I (a community children's chorus, 40 children grades 2-4) Winter Concert, directed by Joanne Hammil; wide range of song styles, 2-4 part harmony, each child has brief solo! Free to the public.
At the Congregational Church of Weston MA; 617-923-8448

Wed, Jan 16th at 6:00 -- The Choral Connection II (a community children's chorus, 40 children grades 2-4) Winter Concert, directed by Joanne Hammil; wide range of song styles, 2-4 part harmony, each child has brief solo! Free to the public.
At the Congregational Church of Weston MA; 617-923-8448

Mon, Jan 21st -- children's chorus directed by Joanne Hammil to perform at Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast; speaker Liz Walker
At Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave, Watertown MA; 617-924-6143 to reserve tickets

Tues, Jan 22nd at 7:00 -- The Greater Boston Intergenerational Chorus ("ages 10‹110") Winter Concert, directed by Joanne Hammil; songs in many styles (folk, gospel, oldies, multi-cultural songs, contemporary and traditional songs) and lots of solos and fun! Come see what we¹re so excited about! Suggested donation $5; everyone welcome.
At First Parish Church of Watertown, 35 Church St, Watertown MA; 617-923-8448

Sun Mar 2nd at 1:30 -- Intergenerational Sing! for all who like to sing (adults and children over 5); $25 family, $15 adult, $5 senior/student
At First Parish in Bedford, 75 The Great Rd, On the Common, Bedford MA; 781-275-7994

*Fri Apr 4th at 8:10 AM -- In-School Concert for grades K-2
At John D. Runkle School, 50 Druce St, Brookline MA

Sat Apr 26th at 1:00 -- “Sing Rounds!” with Barb Siftar at NEFFA (New England Folk Festival); joined by Sue DeTucci, Karen Sylva, Tom Weston, and Kevin Weston
At Mansfield High School, Mansfield MA
www.neffa.org

Sun Apr 27th at 12:00 -- “Kids Sing Freedom Songs” with MacDougal St Rent Party at NEFFA (New England Folk Festival)
At Mansfield High School, Mansfield MA
www.neffa.org

Mon May 12th at 6:00-7:00 -- The Choral Connection I (a children's chorus, 40 children grades 2-4) Spring Concert, directed by Joanne Hammil; wide range of song styles, 2 and 3 part harmony, each child has brief solo!
At the Congregational Church of Weston MA 617-923-8448

Wed May 14th at 6:00-7:00 -- The Choral Connection II (a children's chorus, 40 children grades 2-4) Spring Concert, directed by Joanne Hammil; wide range of song styles, 2 and 3 part harmony, each child has brief solo!
At the Congregational Church of Weston MA 617-923-8448

Fri May 16th at times TBA -- 2 workshops for music educators: “Unique Rounds & Partner Songs” and “Gems for General Music”, for Maine Music Educators Assn
At University of Maine, Orono ME
www.mainemmea.org

Tues May 20th at 7:00-8:00 -- The Greater Boston Intergenerational Chorus ("ages 10—110") Community Concert, directed by Joanne Hammil; songs in many styles (folk, doo wop, multi-cultural songs, contemporary and traditional songs) and lots of solos and fun! $5 suggested donation at door
At First Parish Church of Watertown, 35 Church St (corner of Church & Summer), Watertown MA; 617-923-8448

Aug 2nd-8th -- on staff at Winni ( N.N.E.S.R.E.), presenting a course: “Sing It! Move It! Create It!”
At Geneva Point Center, on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

Thurs Aug 7th at 2:15 & 3:45 -- 2 workshops for Unitarian Universalist Musicians' Network Conference; “Choral Music for Children’s Choirs” and “Choral Music for Intergenerational Choirs”
At First Parish of Boston or ?, Boston MA
www25.uua.org/uumn/

Thurs-Sat Nov 13th-15th -- presenting 4 workshops “High On Harmony” and “Body Rhythm Blast” at ORFF National Conference
At Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte NC
www.charlotte08.org

NOTE: Call JHO Music (800-557-7010) or sponsoring organization to verify all dates.

Call JHO Music for the current schedule of Joanne's chorus rehearsals if you'd like to observe these unique community experiences.

*not open to public at large, but preview attendence welcome