Sarah Clausen is a saxophonist, sound artist, and composer based in Chicago, IL. Using woodwinds, synthesizers, and electronics, Sarah evokes much of the unexplainable sensorial feelings and interconnectedness of the human condition through her compositions and soundscapes.

Utilizing space, unique melodic content, and diverse electro-acoustic textures, Sarah has developed an approach to improvisation and composition that is forward moving, yet inspired by many musical traditions. In her years as a prominent and heavily sought after musical collaborator, she has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Jeff Parker, Jon Irabagon, James Falzone, Greg Ward, Mike Reed, Matt Ulery, Macie Stewart, Lia Kohl, Avreeyal Ra, Jason Roebke, Jason Stein, Josh Johnson, Sam Amidon, Hannah Frances, and many others . Sarah has performed solo and with groups under her direction at the Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Catalytic Sound Festival, Kilby Court Music Festival, Constellation, National Sawdust, Old Town School of Folk Music, Hungry Brain and many other notable venues nationally and internationally.

In addition to performing, Sarah also works as a composer/arranger, music director, and producer for several established artists, such as Hannah Frances, Tim Daisy, Stuck, Model Living, among others.

Sarah has led masterclasses in saxophone and electro-acoustic performance at the university level, and also teaches out of her own private studio. Please see the contact page for inquiries.