Sarah is a graduate of UCC, obtaining a Master’s degree in Drama and Theatre, BMus and BA in Music and English. Having toured the US, Canada and Australia with Celtic Woman, Sarah returned to Cork in 2013 and is now a vocal coach at Cork’s leading vocal tuition centre, Voiceworks Studio.
Sarah has featured in musicals and pantomimes at Cork Opera House and various theatres around Ireland, most notably as the lead in Cinderella and Babes in the Wood. She also appeared in many Opera productions, including a tour of France with Co-Opera Ireland’s production of Madame Butterfly. Recording credits include Tommy Fleming’s DVD, The Journey Home and as a member of the female chamber choir, Seraphim, on Twelve Songs for Seraphim and Seraphim Live at the Diseart. With Seraphim, Sarah toured Japan and has also sang with The Celtic Tenors and Rebecca Storm.
Sarah also worked as an actress in TV productions and short films. She completed piano and singing exams with Royal Irish Academy of Music and Victoria College, London and having trained with the Montforts, she completed LAMDA exams.
She has previously worked as a drama and dance teacher, choreographer and MD. Sarah won multiple prizes at Feis Maitiu, Cork, for musical theatre and drama. She recently released her first solo EP One and the Same.
Sarah Burke-Hochstedler, Cork Wedding Singer 