Meet
Sara Mahn
Early Inspiration
Sara discovered her passion for the flute at age ten — inspired by the craft and the endless possibilities of storytelling through music.
Of all the songs Sara has played throughout the years, Danny Boy still remains her favorite. It heralds the sweetness and significance of family, and a young person filled with enthusiasm and devotion to her craft.
It’s also the song she’d play for her late Uncle on Saturday mornings when she was a child. One of her first audience members, he spurred on Sara’s devotion to the craft by purchasing her flutes.
Today, Sara is a true storyteller, exuding mastery of the flute through her capacity to channel and express the raw emotion of the music. And her early years as a young flutist certainly foreshadowed this bright future.
The Discovery of passion
At age 12, Sara knew on a deeper level that the flute was more than a hobby. Between recognition from her band director, and a growing passion for the craft, she began studying privately.
Sara went on to serve as first chair flute in both her high school orchestra and band as well as serving as first chair flute in the regional youth symphony throughout her entire high school experience. In her junior year, she won the regional youth symphony’s Concerto Competition, capturing the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the orchestra.
Sara earned her degree in flute performance, where she distinguished herself as first chair in both the Orchestral Band and the Symphony Orchestra. In her senior year, she won the prestigious Concerto Competition, showcasing her talent and dedication in a highly competitive field.
Sara has since expanded her passion from her background in Classical music to performing additional genres of music including Jazz and Rock.
Sara Mahn, Today
Sara Mahn holds the stage, capturing audiences and leaving them breathless through a perfect balance of technical aptitude and raw emotion—making her one of the most intriguing musicians playing today.