My name is Joyous Dawn
I am a Musician, educator & facilitator
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My first musical debut took place in my father’s rural Tennessee church when I was 5 years old. Since then, I have been privileged to learn and grow with several musical groups, including the Ithaca Youth Choir (2000-2008), Wesleyan University’s Cardinal Sinners Acapella (2008-2012), and currently the incredible Thrive Choir (2015-present). I feel a natural home in the magical sounds of a group of voices.
In the past years I have also found my voice & love of sharing evocative music as a solo artist. And after seven years of writing original songs, I’m thrilled to be working on my debut music EP coming soon!
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PLUS I am deeply passionate about education. Since 2009 I have worked with youth in many capacities: as a social emotional educator, songwriting counselor, enrichment program administrator, nature educator & more.
In 2015 I became a 40 hour certified mediator and restorative justice consultant. At that time I facilitated groups of youth, and trained educators, administrators, and families. We together often co-created brave spaces of support & honesty, to practice responding to and transforming conflict with systems of accountability instead of punishment. These experiences deepened my love for authentic sharing, thoughtful listening, and the powerful connections possible when there is space to share and listen to each other.
Today, I continue to facilitate community building spaces, and support folks communicating through conflict. I work with youth to tend their creativity & connection with nature. And I perform & create music as an offering of healing into the world.
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Would you like to get in touch to find out more? I look forward to hearing from you!