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Expressions of Joy (chorus for adults with disabilities)

Expressions of Joy is a chorus for adults, ages 17 and up, with special needs. Founded in 2011 by Music Director, Verallen Kleinhenz, President, Jeannine Kammann, and Treasurer, Margie Homko, Expressions of Joy is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Expressions of Joy’s mission is to bring the joy of singing to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or other special needs. Those individuals who are in the ages of 17 and up are welcome to join. Most of the music is taught by call and response while others are printed in notebook form. No special skills are required. Those with a willing heart and spirit may come and sing.[1]  The idea for Expressions of Joy followed the performance of Joyful Noise Joyful Noise (chorus for people with disabilities), under the direction of Allison Fromm, at the American Choral Directors Association's 2011 National Conference in March in Chicago.