Música do Círculo / Circle Music is a collaborative music-making experience that uses improvisation, body percussion, singing, movement and play to foster community and connection. No experience necessary. I've been studying this methodology for over a year and half and has travelled twice this year to Brazil to further her training with the founders and their collective in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm excited to bring this beautiful practice to our region!

It's free to register & you can do one or do them all.

First time back since the pandemic! Join us for an intimate evening where Joni will share new songs & stories about her last few years, including falling deep in love with the culture & music of Brazil! She will be singing mostly original songs as well as some Brazilian favourites.

Percussion: Dave Gouveia Backing vocals: Abena Peprah & Abu Ghouri

Professional development workshop with therapeutic clowns using the methodology of Música do Círculo.

Super excited to offer a Música do Círculo workshop as part of Belmont Village Bestival in Kitchener this year! This is my first time offering an MdC workshop at a festival. Hope to see you there! More details soon.

Facilitator and musician Joni NehRita is excited to offer a series of Música do Círculo/Circle Music sessions in partnership with Kitchener Public Library! Circle Music is a collective music-making experience that is centred around core elements including: body percussion, improvisation, singing, movement and non-verbal communication. It is structured around musical games that are linked in a “flow”- that is - without interruptions - and uses cooperation and play as a means to create presence and connection.

No music experience required. Open to adults. Attend one or all sessions. These workshops are free. Participants just need to register with KPL.

Facilitator and musician Joni NehRita is excited to offer a series of Música do Círculo/Circle Music sessions in partnership with Kitchener Public Library! Circle Music is a collective music-making experience that is centred around core elements including: body percussion, improvisation, singing, movement and non-verbal communication. It is structured around musical games that are linked in a “flow”- that is - without interruptions - and uses cooperation and play as a means to create presence and connection.

No music experience required. Open to adults. Attend one or all sessions. These workshops are free. Participants just need to register with KPL.

Joni will be giving a talk on being a music professional & will do a short performance for The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW-KW).

Facilitator and musician Joni NehRita is excited to offer a series of Música do Círculo/Circle Music sessions in partnership with Kitchener Public Library! Circle Music is a collective music-making experience that is centred around core elements including: body percussion, improvisation, singing, movement and non-verbal communication. It is structured around musical games that are linked in a “flow”- that is - without interruptions - and uses cooperation and play as a means to create presence and connection.

No music experience required. Open to adults. Attend one or all sessions.

A dynamic, fun weekend of musical empowerment, creativity, & community! Women’s Music Weekend is a transformative, inspiring music program led by musicians Katherine Wheatley, Jane Lewis and special guests. This uplifting and intensive weekend offers women and non-binary folk many options to explore their musical selves.

A dynamic, fun weekend of musical empowerment, creativity, & community! Women’s Music Weekend is a transformative, inspiring music program led by musicians Katherine Wheatley, Jane Lewis and special guests. This uplifting and intensive weekend offers women and non-binary folk many options to explore their musical selves.

A dynamic, fun weekend of musical empowerment, creativity, & community! Women’s Music Weekend is a transformative, inspiring music program led by musicians Katherine Wheatley, Jane Lewis and special guests. This uplifting and intensive weekend offers women and non-binary folk many options to explore their musical selves.

Facilitator and musician Joni NehRita is excited to offer a series of Música do Círculo/Circle Music sessions in partnership with Kitchener Public Library! Circle Music is a collective music-making experience that is centred around core elements including: body percussion, improvisation, singing, movement and non-verbal communication. It is structured around musical games that are linked in a “flow”- that is - without interruptions - and uses cooperation and play as a means to create presence and connection.

No music experience required. Open to adults. Attend one or all sessions.

One Step, One Voice, One Community is a choral experience that features the Grand River Voices, under the direction of Amy Di Nino, singing songs that will encourage and inspire. Performing fresh arrangements of popular classics including Walking on Sunshine and Three Little Birds, it will be a rousing first half! Our special guest, Joni NehRita Music, will join the choir in the second half to perform music from her "Songs For Community" songbook, which explores themes of social justice and empathy. A concert not to be missed!