Press Kit

Sarah Dyer, mezzo-soprano, enjoys a diverse career in opera, concert, musical theatre, and chamber music. She was a member of the 2023-2024 Houston Grand Opera “Opera-To-Go!” season, performing Katie in Katie: The Strongest of the Strong. Other recent engagements include concert appearances with Houston Choral Society and Ars Lyrica, a debut with Central City Opera as Hattie in Kiss Me, Kate, and two world-premiere performances with Houston Grand Opera’s “Seeking the Human Experience” series. Ms. Dyer has been seen as Frederico García Lorca in Ainadamar, a featured soloist in Sondheim on Sondheim, Madame Larina in Eugene Onegin, Second Witch and Sorceress (cover) in Dido and Aeneas, Cornelia in Giulio Cesare, Madame Armfeldt in A Little Night Music, Madame de la Haltière in Cendrillion, Florence Pike in Albert Herring, Miss. Todd in The Old Maid and the Thief, Tisbe in La Cenerentola, Sally in A Hand of Bridge, and Ipo in the premiere of Communicable by Brian Yeakley with Houston Grand Opera, Music Academy of the West, Ars Lyrica, Opera in the Ozarks, Moores Opera Center, and Operativo Houston, among others.

In addition to performing, Ms. Dyer has a passion for musicology and music education. As an undergraduate student, she participated in several study abroad programs, including trips to Rwanda and Cuba, researching musical trends in both cultures during critical periods of historical and social change. She has a love for bringing music into the community and has founded an organization, ConTempo, that does just that. Sarah is also active with Houston Grand Opera’s outreach program and can be found hosting “Sing! Move! Play!” in the park, reading and singing storybook operas, and giving recitals throughout the community.

Ms. Dyer recently completed a Certificate of Performance in Voice at the University of Houston Moores School of Music, where she also graduated with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. She previously received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Ms. Dyer has won Second Place in the 2024 Ruth Burr Awards, a 2023 Fielder Grant through the Wednesday Morning Musical Club of Austin, an Encouragement Award at the Houston District of the 2023 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, Second Place in the 37th Annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition, and the Audience Choice Award in the 2022 Houston Saengerbund Awards.