New Album Release - Music by Gregory Mertl


Recorded at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis 2012-13, an album of new works by American composer Gregory Mertl has recently been released by Bridge Records. The University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble's latest album features two works for chamber winds - Afterglow of a Kiss (with flutist Immanuel Davis) and Empress - and the epic new Piano Concerto (with pianist Solungga Liu), all led by conductor Craig Kirchhoff. 

Sarah Porwoll-Lee is the clarinetist for Afterglow of a Kiss, and the 2nd/Eb clarinetist for the Piano Concerto. She was a part of this recording project during her Master's Degree study at the University of Minnesota School of Music in 2011-13.

"...heavily detailed and imaginatively developed...enjoyable and a little wacky...a very fine release, well worth exploring!"
                                                                   - The Art Music Lounge

New Album Review - History is going to change


​History is going to change, Sarah Porwoll-Lee's 2015 debut solo & chamber music album, received a review by Kenneth A. Long on the International Clarinet Association's online journal in April 2017. Check out the full review here!

A few excerpts from the review:

"...displays Porwoll-Lee's superb tone and technical command of the bass clarinet."

"...beautiful and colorful."

"...eclectic and musically rewarding disc."

Now Available - Private Lesson Gift Certificates!

A perfect gift idea for the student clarinetist in your life! Gifts are available in 30-minute increments for individual lessons with Sarah at Chanson Voice & Music Academy's Semple Mansion Studio, and Sarah Porwoll-Lee Music Private Studio (both in Minneapolis). Visit the store to get yours!

Gift certificates are also available for lessons at MacPhail Center for Music through the school.
​Visit MacPhail online or call (612) 321-0100 for details!

Summer Lessons at MacPhail Center for Music, Chanson Voice & Music Academy,
​and Sarah Porwoll-Lee Music's Private Studio

Are you looking to improve your clarinet skills, prepare for school ensemble and chair auditions, keep up your playing while school band is out of session, or get a head-start before the 2017-18 school year? Sign up for summer lessons now!
Summer term begins June 12. Please fill out a contact form with inquiries!

Private Lesson Scholarship Program - Go Fund Me Campaign

New program for my private studio for the 2017-18 school year & summer - scholarship fund for deserving local student(s) to receive 50-100% off lesson fees for a semester or the full year! Please visit campaign page for full details.

Online Lessons Now Available!

Online lessons are now available with Sarah through the MacPhail Center for Music, making it possible for students in any location to have access to high quality lessons with an experienced instructor and including the many benefits of being a student at MacPhail
- all without the travel time!
Visit the Lessons & Courses page for additional information.