I was raised on a dairy farm in north-central Wisconsin and currently live in Milwaukee, where I work with the wonderful students at Alverno College, teaching lessons, vocal techniques, and vocal health.
My dissertation project centered on the commission, funding, premiere, and recording of a song cycle to honor my roots. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more or hosting a performance of this work.
COMPOSED BY PAULA FOLEY TILLEN AND COMMISSIONED BY SARAH RICHARDSON.
WISCONSIN COLLABORATORS - AND SISTERS - MICHEL SHESTAK AND SARAH (SHESTAK ) RICHARDSON PRESENT THIS ORIGINAL SONG CYCLE SHOWCASING WISCONSIN WOMEN.
THE SONG LYRICS WERE EXCERPTED FROM NELLIE KEDZIE JONES'S SERIES OF "DEAR JANET" ARTICLES WHICH APPEARED IN THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN FARM MAGAZINE C. 1912-1918.
THIS WORK WAS PREMIERED ON SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2016 IN THE DINING HALL OF UW-EXTENSION’S LOWELL CENTER IN MADISON, WISCONSIN.
RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 2016 BY RIC PROBST OF REMOTE PLANET RECORDING. PRODUCED BY J. MARK BAKER.
Contact me at sarahrichardsonsings@gmail.com to purchase a download of this recording.