Biography

Sarah Dougher is a composer, musician and educator living in Portland, Oregon. Her musical work is focused on composition for, and co-direction of the Flash Choir, a free, non-audition community choir of approximately 30. She also writes music for her solo project, and collaborates with friends on the hootenanny band, the Stumptown Family Ramblers. She has released albums on K, Kill Rock Stars, Mr. Lady, and her own label, Cherchez La Femme. Sarah teaches at Portland State University in the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies department, as well as in the University Studies department. Her academic interests focus around issues related to homeless youth and food insecurity, as well as gender and popular music.