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Recorded Dawna has recorded with many other great artists.You can hear her voice and piano on recordings by; Les Sampou, On Wings of Song Choir (Spring Hill Music), Shawna Carol, Wheeler & Carol, Ben Tousely, Joanne Hammil & others. Experience Recorded own original songs from 1980 until present. Has produced two tapes and 3 CD’s so far and plan to do many more. Began teaching children music at the Old Colony Montessori School in Hingham, MA from 1987 - 2000. Also the music teacher at Thacher Montessori School in Milton, MA from 1998 -2001. Currently music teacher at 3 schools in Vermont. Began teaching children piano lessons in 1986 until present. Average 25 per wk! Joined Internationally acclaimed, New Age choir “On Wings of Song” conducted by Robert Gass and sang on several recordings/cds. Studied “Spirit Song” with Shawna Carol; a therapeutic & sacred way of singing Began performing and teaching at many “healing & retreat centers” such as Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA and The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Studied Cherokee, Buddhist teachings with Dhyani Ywahoo at the Sunray Meditation Society Studied African Drum, Chant and Dance with Nigerian Drum Master and American Legend; Babatunde Olatunji The following is a list of schools, churches, healing centers and organizations with whom Dawna has brought her music & abilities to; Churches Unitarian Churches Burlington, Strafford & Rutland , VT, Newton, Hingham, Weymouth, Norwell, Scituate, Falmouth, Taunton, Stoughton & Boston, MA, Rhode Island, Prince Edward Island, CAN, Spiritualist Churches Quincy & Watertown Science of Mind Churches Quincy & Warwick, RI Congregational Weymouth, Hingham, Scituate & in Vermont Catholic St. Paul’s, Hingham Schools Heartworks/Renaissance School Shelburne, VT 2004- 2008 Barnes Elementary School Burlington, VT 2007 - 2008 Stockbridge Elementary School Stockbridge, VT 2002-2004 Granville Elementary School Granville, VT 2003 - 2004 Hancok Elementary School Hancock, VT 2004-2005 Vermont Independent School of the Arts Sharon, VT 2002-2004 Sharon Elementary School Sharon, VT Special programs Rochester Elementary School Rochester, VT Special programs Old Colony Montessori School Hingham, MA 1987-2000 Thacher Montessori School Milton, MA 1998-2000 Plymouth River School Hingham, MA special programs South Elementary School Hingham, MA special programs Foster Elementary School Hingham, MA special programs Derby Academy Hingham, MA 1996 Milton Academy Milton, MA 1999 St. Ann’s Quincy, MA 1998 St. Josephs Salem, NH 1997 & 1998 Camps Summer Enrichment Acadamy Shelburne, VT 2005-2008 Creative Kids Camp Hingham & VT 1997 - 2008 Tower Country Day Camp Hingham, MA Summer of 1993 The Company Theater Norwell, MA 1999 - 2001 Healing Centers The Omega Institute Rhinebeck, NY 1996 - present Kripalu Center for Yoga Lenox, MA 1992 - present Inner Harmony Rochester, VT 2003-2004 Beyond Infinity Brandon, VT 2003-2004 Organizations Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network National 2008 Unititarian Universalist United Nations NYC 2003-2006 Sunray Meditation Society Lincoln, Vermont 1990 - present Intn. Women’s League of Peace & Freedom Vermont 2007 American Friends Service Committee Vermont 2008 Gifford Medical Health Center Randolph, VT 2006 Environmental Protection Agency Boston, MA Coalition for a Stong United Nations Boston, MA Womens Action for Nuclear Disarm. Boston & Newton Stand High / Stand United Roxbury, MA Germantown Neighborhood Assoc. Quincy, MA Human Rights Commission Quincy, MA IMPACT Quincy, MA M.D.C. & Harbor Cruises Hingham/Boston, MA So. Shore Arts Center Cohasset, MA Duxbury Arts Center Duxbury, MA .... and many more!!! Reviews of Dawna's New CD; Love & Loss "What a powerful album, Dawna. It took me to those places in my heart where love and loss still live. What deeply moving music. You are truly a gifted musician. My favorite song was, 'Just Ain't Ready'. It had that undefinable magic quality, where everything came together and captured all of me. I loved all the elements, including the wonderful hook, your jazzy vocals, great lyrics, penetrating melody, and perfect reflection of mood as only the piano can deliver. Awesome. Your others songs were deeply felt as well, but I especially loved your first song, 'Mourning Dove', and the last one, 'I'm Ready'. The last one was the happy ending to the whole CD for me. Jennifer Vyhnak Quotes about Dawna's recording of "River" by Joni Mitchell on her new cd!“As always, your interpretation, expression, and honey-like vocal melt deep into my heart and tear ducts.” Dennis Pearne "Excellent!” Aaron Freidman; Make Music New York “Absolutely beautiful recording of one of my favorite songs. The composition
Quotes about Dawna's CD; One Spirit;
Quotes about Dawna's Teaching "Dawna's the only music teacher that encouraged my son to write his own songs!" Kip Antinozzi "Dawna is a wonderful teacher and always finds creative ways to keep children engaged and interested while making sure that music fundamentals are understood and proper technique followed. Most importantly though, Dawna's love and enthusiasm for music is contagious! " Peg Rosenau “I love you so much and I wanna thank you for teaching me many things about music. If it weren’t for you I probably wouldn't love music to death today. Thank you so much for everything. It really means a lot” Ella Scales Boston (Former “Dawna & the Dreamers” student) Links Lane Gibson Recording Studio (where I recorded my last cd! He's great!) http://www.lanegibson.comPhotographers; Jessa Morrish, John Hammers, Phoenix Rising Photography, David Garten, Dawn Mahar, Donald Blackwell, Arthur Hynes GB Songs by Dawna Hammers Blues, Bossa & Ballads, Soft & Classic Rock for all occations! Wouldn’t Have Made Todd Rundgren Dream On Aerosmith Dreams Fleetwood Mac You've Got a Friend Fire & Rain The Secret of Life So Far Away Carole King Wild World Cat Stevens Let it Be The Beatles Both Sides Now Don’t Know Why Nora Jones
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