Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Sally’s growing passion for music brought her to Chicago where she graduated with a BA in Vocal Jazz Performance from Columbia College. Since graduating, Sally has toured internationally, taught and managed youth-focused music curriculum, created and implemented music programming for FHSR and produced several independent music productions throughout the Midwest. Whether she is conquering stages or behind the scenes, Sally shares her gifts meticulously and brings her vivacious spirit to all she takes on. Sally continues to lead Merit’s Early Childhood & General Music program by honoring the gift of music thru spreading the love and joy it brings in and outside the classroom.
Noteworthy engagements include: touring as a backing vocalist with former Journey frontman, Steve Augeri, backing for American Idol finalists Chris Medina and Gina Glocksen, performing solo for the prestigious UFFIZI GALLERY (Florence, Italy), session work for the band LIVE, taking on the leading roles for 2 diverse multi-million dollar Carnival Cruise Line productions; Just Rock & Wonderful World, along with being consistently booked and requested for private events large and small. Sally's skill bridges cultures with her multilingual prowess in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French. Along with this she easily shifts styles and genres.
Sally is the Early Childhood & General Music Program Director at Merit School of Music and the lead music educator for Music to My Ears, a school based music program for deaf & hard of hearing children, launched in 2019 by the Foundation of Hearing and Speech Resources (FHSR).
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Tears Dry on Their Own:
A Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Standing strong on their mission, Tears Dry On Their Own is a production dedicated to raising awareness around mental health, addiction and substance abuse through tribute performances honoring the late Amy Winehouse. Join Sally on vocals and her band of A-list musicians to discover the love and heartbreak of her story through classic hits and other hidden treasures.