Whole Children’s Joyful Chorus is performing songs by legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie and friends alongside folk-rock duo Sarah Lee Guthrie (granddaughter of Woody Guthrie) and her husband, Johnny Irion. The Everyone Has a Voice concert blends the voices of singers with and without disabilities in beautiful harmony and brings joy to all those who hear!

Whole Children, a nonprofit in Hadley, MA, offers programs for children and teens of all abilities, especially those with special needs. One of the most popular programs at Whole Children is performing arts, where children and teens with disabilities are provided the unique opportunity to be involved with their local community and shine a spotlight on their talents. Through performing arts, which includes singing, dancing and acting in front of an audience, the participants explore their skills and build their self-confidence. Additionally, Whole
Children’s performing arts program enriches the vibrant arts community in the greater Northampton area.

All proceeds from the concert support Whole Children’s inclusive programming for children and teens of all abilities. The Everyone Has a Voice concert is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.