Harpist Joanne Hansen comes from a broad and varied musical background.
Her professional experiences include opportunities abroad and throughout

the New York Metropolitan area.

As a classical performer, she has performed with symphonic and opera orchestras. Entertainment venues include Ascona, Switzerland, the Queen Elizabeth II cruise line, and the Helmsley Hotels of New York. Ms. Hansen has also enjoyed playing in backup groups for Jose Feliciano, the Irish Tenors, Frank Sinatra Jr.,Johnny Mathis, and skat singer Betty Carter. She was principal harpist of the New Jersey Pops for ten years.