Joanne has been a voice and drama instructor for over 20 years.  She is an accomplished soloist and has studied music and drama since the age of seven. Joanne is an active performer as well as an instructor and director.  She has taught music in school curriculums as well as studio and private instruction.  In addition to her regular studies and training, she performed and trained with Joseph Sireno and toured with his original production of"Pentejoy."  She has directed and appeared in various productions, some credits include:  "Lil Abner," "Once Upon A Mattress," "Flower Drum Song," "A Funny Thing
Happened On The Way To The Forum," "Look Homeward Angel," "No No Nanette," "Yerma," "Godspell," and the original production of "Heartstrings."  She was featured in Abe Kinberg's production of "Fiddler On The Roof."  Joanne has performed with both Select and Madrigal Choirs and has worked in a studio environment to record vocal tracks for a number of albums.  Most recently, she directed several concerts and musicals for music and drama departments in various schools.  In addition to her vocal talents, Joanne possesses other musical abilities such as playing guitar, trumpet, trombone, baritone and piano.  Joanne still performs at various venues throughout the area.