December 2022:
The Mainestudio Winter Student Recital will be at The University of Portland on Sunday, December 11 at 5 pm.
November 2022:
Sarah performs with the chorus in Portland Opera's production of Carmen, on November 5, 11, 13.
Students from The Mainestudio and the University of Portland participate in the Cascade NATS Music Theatre auditions and workshops at The University of Portland on November 12 and 13.
September 2022:
Joining sopranos Joannah Ball, Claire Hudkins, and collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel, Sarah performs Belonging: a recital for The Old Church Lunchtime Livestream concert on Wednesday, September 21 at noon. View the concert (even after the date) here.
Sarah performs two pieces on the University of Portland Faculty Recital Thursday, September 29 at 7:30 pm in The Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Free and open to all.
June 2022:
May 2022:
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble and the Oregon Symphony for the world premiere of An African American Requiem on Saturday, May 7 at 6 pm in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. More information and tickets here.
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for George and Friends, a farewell concert to Maestro George Manahan, on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 pm. More information and tickets here.
Performing a new work by Portland composer Kirsten Volness, Sarah joins Cascadia Composers for Collaborations 2022: Re/emergence on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 pm in Lincoln Hall Room 75, Portland State University.
April 2022:
Sarah performs on the Reed College Faculty Recital Friday, April 22 at 4 pm, in Eliot Chapel. Free to the public, masks and proof of vaccination required.
Canby Community Advantage Magazine features Sarah in the April issue. Read the article here.
March 2022:
Sarah performs two pieces on the University of Portland Faculty Recital Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 pm, on the quiet side of The Commons building. Free to the public, masks and proof of vaccination required.
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February 2022:
Sarah performs with the University of Portland Wind Symphony on Saturday, February 19 at 3 pm. More information here.
Joining sopranos Joannah Ball, Claire Hudkins, and collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel, Sarah performs Belonging: a recital at Western Oregon University.
November 2021:
Sarah performs with the chorus in Portland Opera's production of Tosca, on October 29, 31, and November 6.
October 2021:
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Tickets are available at https://www.eringmccarthy.com/tickets Advanced purchase is strongly encouraged as space is limited.
June 2021:
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for the world premier of the powerful choral piece "We Hold Your Names Sacred" by composer Mari Esabel Valverde with lyrics by author/playwright Dane Figueroa Edidi.
The piece celebrates and remembers the lives of all trans women of color. To reserve your free virtual seat to the world premiere and the live panel discussion with the composer, lyricist, and local leaders in the LGBTQIA+ community on Saturday, June 19th at 5 pm PST, click here.
If you can't make the online premiere, you can see the film at any point after June 19 on the Resonance YouTube channel.
May 2021:
Sarah is interviewed about creating an inclusive environment for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming singers on Oregon Public Broadcast's Think Out Loud program. Listen to the interview here.
The Mainestudio Find Your Light Recital Livestream will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, May 15 on Facebook Live!
March 2021:
The Mainestudio Love and Liberation Recital Livestream will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, March 13 on Facebook Live!
In her position as a Cascade NATS board member, Sarah coordinates the Voice and Choral Pedagogy for Transgender and Non-Binary Singers webinar from March 20-23.
December 2020:
The Mainestudio Winter Recital Livestream will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, December 19 on Facebook Live!
August 2020:
The Mainestudio Heroes and Villains Recital Livestream will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, August 22 on Facebook Live!
The Mainestudio Summer Recital Livestream will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, June 6th on Facebook Live!
May 2020:
March 2020:
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for their Safe Harbor concert on March 1st at Alberta Rose Theatre. Tickets available here!
Immigration and asylum are ever-present in current political and public debate in the United States.
In Safe Harbor, Resonance explores varying experiences of coming to the U.S. through brilliant new music that tells the stories of immigrants and refugees.
Composers include Eric Banks, Melissa Dunphy, John Muehleisen, Caroline Shaw, and Ysaye Barnwell. Resonance will give the world premiere of Mother of Exiles by Portland composer Theresa Koon.
We also unveil a new commissioned work by guest composer and performer, Portland violinist/looper Joe Kye, integrating folk music from his native Korea with American folk music and improvisation.
October/November 2019:
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for Madama Butterfly on October 25, 27, 31, and November 2 at Keller Auditorium. Tickets available here!
September 2019:
Sarah joins Fear No Music for their season opening concert Hearings on September 23rd at 7:30 pm at the Old Church. This program features eight World Premiere performances of new music which draws on the watershed moment of the 2018 Kavanaugh Senate Confirmation Hearings as inspiration. Works utilize text from the hearing transcripts, elements of audio material from that proceeding, and other creative means. Tickets available here!
Sarah sings two pieces from Next to Normal on the Resonance Ensemble Beautiful Minds concert. October 5, 7:30 pm; October 6, 4 pm at the Cerimon House. Tickets available here.
June 2019:
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for their Intensive Care concert on June 9. Tickets available here!
Sarah joins Fear No Music for their Folk you, too! concert at noon on June 14th. Tickets available here!
Crossover Characters: From The Blessed Virgin to The Girls of Summer
Sarah Maines, mezzo-soprano, Joannah Ball, soprano, Susan McDaniel, piano
June 26th at 7:30 pm
The Legends Building
1132 SW 19thAve. Portland
June 29that 4 pm
Forest Grove United Church of Christ
2032 College Way, Forest Grove
Looking for Baroque brilliance? Bluesy babes? Broadway belting? We've got you covered.
Join Sarah, Joannah, and Susan as they dive into fascinating characters ranging from classical heroines such as Purcell’s Blessed Virgin, Sondheim's Girls of Summer, and the most Wicked of ladies. $10 suggested donation.
The June 26th performance is in the lounge of the apartment building "The Legends", located at 1132 Southwest 19th Avenue. Portland, OR 97205. The lounge is on the Garden level, one level below the entrance. Plan for street parking. Thank you to Warren Bull for hosting the June 26th event!
May 2019:
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for Big Night on May 11 at Keller Auditorium. Tickets available here!
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for their Women Singing Women concert on February 3 and May 18. Tickets available here!
April 2019:
Sarah joins the panel of speakers for Optimizing Care Across the Gender Spectrum at Pacific University on April 6th.
March 2019:
Performing music by Jeff Winslow and David Bernstein, Sarah joins Fear No Music for the Cascadia Composers 10 year anniversary Founders Concert on March 22 at 7:30pm at PSU Lincoln Hall.
Cascade NATS hosts Matt Edwards for a CCM Symposium at the University of Portland. Sarah coordinates the event together with the NATS board of directors. Voice teachers, choir directors, collaborative pianists, and anyone interested in teaching singers styles other than classical, register here.
February 2019
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for their Women Singing Women concert on February 3 and May 18. Tickets available here!
January 2019:
Students from UP participate in the 2018 Classical NATS Student Auditions on January 26th and 27th at the University of Portland. Sarah participates in the auditions as a member and the NATS Chapter President.
November/December 2018:
Sarah plays Judith Davenport in the Broadway Rose Theatre production of A 1940's Radio Christmas Carol, from November 21-December 23. Tickets available here!
November 2018:
THE MAINESTUDIO Fall Recital will be held at the University of Portland Recital Hall on Saturday, November 3 at 8 pm.
THE MAINESTUDIO and UP students participate in the Cascade Musical Theatre NATS student auditions at Western Oregon State University on November 10th and 11th.
July/August 2018:
Sarah sings with the Portland Opera Chorus for Portland Opera's production of Orfeo ed Euridice. July 27, 29, 31, August 2, 4, Keller Auditorium.
June 2018:
Sarah sings the role of Margaret in The Light in the Piazza with Mock's Crest. Performances are July 9-24 at the University of Portland. Ticket information here.
THE MAINESTUDIO Summer Recital will be held at the University of Portland Recital Hall on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm.
April 2018:
Sarah sings with the Portland Opera Chorus for Portland Opera's Big Night gala concert. April 14th, 7:30 pm, Keller Auditorium.
March 2018:
THE MAINESTUDIO offers a masterclass with soprano Erin McCarthy and collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel. Sunday, March 18th at 2:30 pm, at the University of Portland Recital Hall.
February 2018:
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for SOULS: Mythical Understandings finding common ground in uncommon times. Sarah performs several featured solos in local composer Theresa Koon's new song cycle set to twelve Sufi pieces. February 15 at 2 pm, at First Presbyterian Church: FREE.
January 2018:
Students from UP participate in the 2018 Classical NATS Student Auditions on January 27th and 28th at the University of Portland. Sarah participates in the auditions as a member and the NATS Chapter President.
December 2017:
THE MAINESTUDIO Winter Recital will be held at the University of Portland Recital Hall on Sunday, December 17 at 7 pm.
November 2017:
Students from both UP and The Mainestudio participate in the 2017 Musical Theatre NATS Student Auditions on November 18th and 19th at Marylhurst University. Student Lana Sage won her category and qualified for the NW Regional round of auditions. Sarah participates in the auditions as a member and the NATS Chapter President.
October 2017:
September 2017:
Come see Sarah perform for Portland Summerfest at Changing Places, a Light, Music, and Art Installation at the Keller Fountain on Wednesday, September 13th at 5 pm. Sarah will sing arias, duets, and trios with soprano Amy Hansen, baritone Robb Harrison, and collaborative pianist Chuck Dillard.
July 2017:
Sarah joins the Portland Opera for Opera A La Cart at the Forest Grove Farmers Market at 5 pm on July 26th.
June 2017:
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for Man of La Mancha on June 9, 11, 15, 17. Message Sarah directly for a friends and family discount for tickets, or view full ticket information here: http://portlandopera.org/production/man-la-mancha/
May 2017:
The Linfield College Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra performs the Haydn Missa Sancti Nicolai (“Nicolai Mass”) on Sunday, May 14th at 4 pm in Ice Auditorium. Sarah joins as the mezzo soloist.
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for La Boheme on May 5, 7, 11, and 13. Message Sarah directly for a friends and family discount for tickets, or view full ticket information here: http://portlandopera.org/production/la-boheme/
April 2017:
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for the Big Night concert at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 8th. Message Sarah directly for a friends and family discount for tickets, or view full ticket information here: http://portlandopera.org/production/big-night/
January 2017:
Sarah plays the role of Mama in the staged reading of the new musical Wings of Fire, at Lakewood Theatre on January 22. Tickets and full details available here: https://www.lakewood-center.org/
Students from both UP and The Mainestudio participate in the 2017 Classical NATS Student Auditions on January 28 at Pacific University. Sarah manages the auditions as the NATS Auditions Chair.
December 2016:
THE MAINESTUDIO Winter Recital will be held at the University of Portland Recital Hall on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm.
Sarah teaches a workshop on The Aging Voice on December 6th for the Portland First Unitarian Universalist Church choir.
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble and the Portland Chamber Orchestra for four performances on Handel's Messiah, on December 14, 16, 17, and 18. Tickets available here: http://www.resonancechoral.org/messiah/
November 2016:
Students from both UP and The Mainestudio participate in the 2016 Musical Theater NATS Student Auditions on November 5 at Lewis and Clark College. Sarah manages the auditions as the NATS Auditions Chair.
November 13th: Sarah joins the Vancouver Unitarian Universalist Church choir for their fall retreat, teaching a workshop on The Aging Voice.
September 2016:
Sarah joins the voice faculty of the University of Portland.
July 2016:
Sarah joins Lakewood Theatre to play Claudia in the musical Nine. Show dates are from July 8-August 14.
Sarah teaches Mind Your Registers: A Workshop for Belters for the Laura Thoreson Studio of Voice, at the University of Portland on June 4, from 11 am-1 pm.
THE MAINESTUDIO Spring Recital will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 pm.
Join soprano Erin McCarthy, collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel, and mezzo-soprano Sarah Maines on Sunday, May 22 for Mozart, Musicals, and Merlot: a Vocal Chamber Recital. This program is part of the Red Barn Recital Series at Fermata Farm.
March 2016:
Starting March 19, Sarah joins the teaching staff for The Heart of Kirtan, a 6-week intensive Kirtan workshop hosted by Heather and Benjy Wertheimer of Shantala Music.
The Mainestudio and the Erin G. McCarthy voice studio will co-host a Spring Masterclass with mezzo-soprano Jamie Jacobson and collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel. This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, and will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church. Singers may choose from two Masterclass sessions: 1-3 pm, and 3:30-5:30 pm. Contact Sarah directly to sign up for this event.
Sarah will join Resonance Ensemble in Seattle for a performance of the Distler Totentanz at the American Choral Director's Association conference on Friday, March 4, 2016. This exciting invitation will showcase Resonance in front of the choral conductors of the Pacific Northwest at Seattle's Town Hall.
While in Seattle, Sarah will attend the NW Regional National Association of Teacher's of Singing Convention on Saturday, March 5th.
February 2016:
Sarah will join Alexis Moore Eytinge and multiple other wonderful Portland musicians for the Share The Love aka The Disney Cabaret at Vie de Boheme on Thursday, February 11th at 7 pm. Check out all the details at the Facebook event here.
January 2016:
The Cascade Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing hosts Classical Student Auditions at the University of Portland on January 29 and 30. Sarah serves at the Auditions co-chair, organizing the event with 155 singers and 30+ voice teachers. In addition, Sarah was recently appointed the Cascade NATS Chapter President-Elect.
December 2015:
THE MAINESTUDIO Winter Recital will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church on Friday, December 11 at 7:30 pm.
Join mezzo-soprano Sarah Maines, soprano Erin McCarthy, and pianist Susan McDaniels for a beautiful holiday recital at Fermata Farm! Choose from two performances: Saturday, December 12 at 5 pm, or Sunday, December 20 at 5 pm. This is a very special venue for holiday repertoire: in a gorgeous barn! Tickets are limited: visit www.awayinamanger.brownpapertickets.com for more information.
November 2015:
Sarah performs patriotic songs for "Honor Their Service" A Veteran's Day Tribute at the Lake Oswego City Hall, from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, November 11.
Sarah serves at the Student Auditions Coordinator for the NATS Cascade Chapter Music Theater Auditions at Western Oregon University on Saturday, November 7th. Congratulations to student Natalie Brauser for placing second in her category!
October 2015:
Sarah joins Resonance Ensemble for a Halloween Concert: Dance of Death at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday, October 31st at 7:30 pm. Ticket information available here. Check out this fun feature on the Resonance Ensemble FB page!
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Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for a concert of choral works at the First Congregational United Church of Christ on October 6. See the full press release here.
September 2015:
Sarah performs Mozart duets and arias at a private arts event in McMinville, Oregon.
June 2015:
Sarah plays Cousin Hebe in HMS Pinafore with Mock's Crest. Performances are every weekend in June: ticket information here. Check out this great review of the show!
May 2015:
THE MAINESTUDIO Spring Recital will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm.
April 2015:
Sarah joins the Front Royal Oratorio Society as the alto soloist for the Mozart Requiem.
Braddock Street United Methodist Church
Winchester, Virginia
Sunday, April 12 at 4 pm
Front Royal Presbyterian Church
Front Royal, Virginia
February 2015:
Sarah joins the Portland Opera Chorus for Carmen. Performances are the first two weekends of February: Tickets available here.
Sarah makes a guest appearance on the Mont Chris Hubbard Bonus Show
Sarah lectures on vocal health at Corban University in Salem, Oregon on January 27.
December 2014:
Christ United Methodist Church hosts Sarah as the featured musical guest for "River City House of Praise", a live radio show-style worship service.
THE MAINESTUDIO Winter Recital will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church on Friday, December 12 at 8 pm.
Voices for the Performing Arts hosts Sarah as the alto soloist for The Messiah.
22284 SW Grahams Ferry Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
November 2014:
Find your funny bone! Rocking a comedic song often involves making strong vocal choices. Kids will learn new vocal tools to amp up the comedy in this targeted workshop. Every participant must come prepared with a comedic song from a musical, as well as a recorded accompaniment on CD or MP3. Need song suggestions? Contact Dr. Maines at themainestudio@gmail.com.
THE MAINESTUDIO Spring Recital will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 7 at 7 pm.
Sarah is a featured lecturer and voice teacher at Eastern Oregon University on May 4 and 5. See the full press release here.
Get those jazz vibes as Sarah joins Bethany Small, Alexis Eytinge, and Mont Chris Hubbard for a vintage gathering of music and art, in the salon style. Period dress welcome and encouraged, to fit the dapper mood. Free admission: bring a bottle of wine to share.
Sarah joins professional Portland choir Resonance Ensemble for their May performance. Resonance performs new music from the Pacific Northwest and Scandinavia exploring the beauty and spiritual connection of the natural world. Featuring a commission by local composer Renee Favand-See and works by Cascadia Composers.
Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark College
0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd
Sunday, May 18th 4:00 pm
Lincoln Recital Hall
Portland State University
1620 SW Park Avenue
THE MAINESTUDIO Spring Recital will be held at Vermont Hills United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 pm.
October 2013:
Sarah teaches workshops on vocal anatomy, function, and health for the choral programs at Jesuit High School and Meadow Park Middle School.
September 2013:
Sarah received an invitation to submit two exercises for publication in the new textbook "The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer" by Wendy D. LeBorgne, Ph.D. CCC-SLP and Marci Daniels Rosenberg, M.S. CCC-SLP., through Plural Publishing. The textbook will be available in the early spring of 2014. Dr. Maines' exercises will appear in the supplemental workbook, along with many other exercises from voice pedagogues, voice pathologists and singing voice specialists who work with commercial music vocal athletes.
August 2013:
Sarah returns from PEVOC 2013 in Prague, where she presented research on voice efficiency and co-taught a workshop on voice pedagogy curriculum development.