Sara Jobin Tickets

Meet Sara Jobin, a trailblazing American conductor with a career rooted in contemporary repertoire and bold artistic leadership. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 26, 1970, Jobin trained at Harvard College as a Leonard Bernstein Scholar and refined her craft at the Pierre Monteux School. She has carved a niche as a champion of new American works while maintaining a strong presence in major opera houses and orchestras. This page highlights her biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats and follow her dynamic journey.

Jobin’s groundbreaking work includes making history as the first woman to conduct a main-stage subscription performance at the San Francisco Opera in 2004 (Tosca) and returning for additional SF Opera productions. Her leadership roles span Chief Conductor of the Center for Contemporary Opera (2011–2022), Resident Conductor of the Toledo Symphony, and Associate Conductor of the Toledo Opera (2015–2018). These positions reflect her commitment to both traditional operatic repertoire and adventurous contemporary works.

Whether you’re a long-time follower or new to her artistry, you can rely on us to help you find the right seats for her performances. We’ve got you covered with up-to-date tour info and reliable ticket access for venues across the country.

Jobin’s discography showcases a fusion of classic and modern voices. Notable projects include her Grammy-nominated work on John Musto’s Volpone with Wolf Trap Opera (2009, related 2010 Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording) and the Albany Records release The Secret Agent (Michael Dellaira) with the Center for Contemporary Opera Orchestra (2013). Her early conducting debut on Chris Brubeck’s Convergence, featuring River of Song with Frederica von Stade, set the stage for a career marked by collaborative creativity and high-profile broadcasts, including Carnegie Hall Live’s Scalia/Ginsburg duet under her baton (2020).

In recent years, Jobin has continued to shape contemporary American music as Music Director for NOVA: Opera After the End of the World (Brent Michael Davids) in Santa Fe Opera commission, with a 2025 announcement tied to a 2026 season production. She also served as Guest Conductor for Flight by Jonathan Dove at Arizona State University in early 2026, reinforcing her role as a conductor who actively engages new works while expanding her touring footprint.

For the best way to follow her career, visit Sara Jobin’s official site at sarajobin.com, where you’ll find links to her Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages for direct updates and behind-the-scenes insights.