Sara Vokes

She has sung leading roles in operas, performed as a soloist with orchestras and choirs, and won awards in vocal competitions. Her educational background includes a Master of Music from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College, where she studied vocal performance and musical theatre. Sara also studied at the Eastman School of Music during high school, competing in both voice and piano.

Sara’s varied career includes sabbatical teaching roles at Ithaca College and work in organizational development and training for corporations and nonprofits. These experiences shaped her understanding of the balance required to thrive as a working musician and creative professional. Today, she teaches voice, piano, acting, and presentation skills, writes and performs original music, and collaborates with her husband James in their duo, James&Sara. She also arranges ensemble performances and organizes concerts to give students, emerging artists, and professionals a platform to share their talents.

Sara believes music and words can illuminate life’s joys, soothe its sorrows, and inspire connection. Whether encouraging students, directing music programs, or performing, she creates spaces where creativity can flourish.

At home, Sara and James live creatively in their little yellow house in Connecticut, surrounded by wild gardens and three adopted cats.

Fun Fact: Sara has volunteered at local animal shelters, and would often go sing soft songs to the cats to keep them company.  One time, while she was singing Amazing Grace, a sweet little kitty tapped her on the shoulder as she sang the word “Grace.” She came home with Sara that day and of course, the kitten’s name became “Grace.”

Learn more about Sara on her studio’s website.