Our Story
We, the Pine State Pitches, are an a cappella group based out of Portland, Maine. We were founded on our collective need for community and music after the isolation brought on by the pandemic in 2020. We spent many months of rehearsals simply singing for ourselves and had our first performance under the Christmas lights in downtown Portland in December 2021.
We have now performed at multiple locations including The Hill Arts, Blue, Après, and busked throughout downtown Portland during holidays and Pride.
We are excited to continue sharing our love for music and see where we go next.
If you are interested in having us sing at an event with you please reach out.
We can't wait to sing for you!
Meet The Pitches
Rachel Lawson
She/Her/Hers
Music Director, Alto 1 and Alto 2
Favorite PSP Song: "Fix You"
Why did you join PSP?
I co-founded Pine State Pitches with my friend, and fellow group member, Lauren Abrami! We both were missing music in our lives during the pandemic and both having a love of acapella music wanted to start a local group. It's been an amazing 3 years so far and this group has really made me grow as both a director and singer. I feel so grateful to have had the chance to get to know these wonderful people and have them now in my life. Thank you PSP!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Hikes with my family and our dog, Marlow. Riding bikes with my daughter
Lauren Abrami
She/Her/Hers
Co-Director, Alto 1, and Beatboxer
Favorite PSP Song: "Sing for Myself " & "You will be Found"
Why did you join PSP?
I co-founded the group with our Music Director, Rachel Lawson, because I hadn't sung in an a capella group since high school and I deeply missed this form of singing. After the pandemic, Rachel and I formed this group to bring together a group of people who loved this form of music as much as we did and to be part of a community of passionate, incredible singers.
Other Hobbies/Interests: Drumming, biking, dancing, hiking, karaoke
Kendra Davis
She/Her/Hers
Alto 1
Favorite PSP Song: "Kaleidoscope Heart"
Why did you join PSP?
Music has always been really special to me, but I'd never been part of a formal group. As soon as I started, wow, it filled up a part of me I didn't even know needed filling!!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Running (mostly after my kids), cooking, connection
Victoria Baker
Alto 2, Alto 1, and Soprano 2
Favorite PSP Song: "Bad Self Portraits"
Why did you join PSP?
To keep doing a capella! I've been in multiple groups in different states, glad to be in one back in my hometown. I love the concept of making music with just voices.
Other Hobbies/Interests: Crocheting, Cats, Crocheting cat things :) Home Remodeling
Erin Nolin
She/Her/Hers
Alto 2, Bass, and Beatboxer
Favorite PSP Song: "Uninvited"
Why did you join PSP?
I moved to Maine and wanted to find community. I knew I needed somewhere to sing, and I now know an incredible group of women that I have the privilege of spending one night a week with. They're some of the most supportive, creative, and kind humans I have ever met.
Other Hobbies/Interests: Pride! Portland, Woodworking, Celtics Basketball, Crafts of all kinds
Stacey Koloski
She/Her/Hers
Alto 2 and Bass
Favorite PSP Song: "Fix You"
Why did you join PSP?
Auditioning for PSP was a simple act of getting out of my own way. I have always wanted to sing in a group, but didn’t think I could keep up. After joining, I knew the group would be a source of great joy and learning. What I didn’t expect was that I would meet some incredible people who are now Counted among my dearest friends, colleagues, and creative co-conspirators!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Theater design and direction & traveling
Amber Hagin
She/Her/Hers
Soprano 1
Favorite PSP Song: "Bad Self Portraits"
Why did you join PSP?
I was looking for community and a singing group to join after college and moving down to the Portland area. I am so glad that I found something way more than that. I am so thankful for this group of amazing voices and people ♥️
Other Hobbies/Interests: Dance, Sewing, Critical Role/D&D, and being the fashion advisor for the group!
Bailey Sheats
She/Her/Hers
Soprano 1
Favorite PSP Song: "Sing for Myself"
Why did you join PSP?
I feel most happy when I am singing, especially with other people. When I heard about this new group being formed, I hoped it would be a fun way to meet new people while singing. It turned out to be much more than that – I’ve learned new skills and met so many amazing new friends!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Community Theater, reading, and hanging out with my dog, Fred.
Lauren Murphy
She/Her/Hers
Soprano 1
Favorite PSP Song: "Sing for Myself"
Why did you join PSP?
I love a wide variety of music and always wanted to participate in an a cappella group. I even teach a cappella too
Other Hobbies/Interests:
Rachel Jane Henry
She/Her/Hers
Soprano 1 and 2
Favorite PSP Song: "You Will Be Found"
Why did you join PSP?
To sing harmonies!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Theater, food, wine, the occasional story based casual game.
Holly D. Spencer
She/Her/They
Soprano 2 and Alto 1
Favorite PSP Song: "You Will be Found" & "Sing for Myself"
Why did you join PSP?
To sing with others!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Acting, writing, aerobics, raising my puppy♥️
Jessica Labbe
She/Her/Hers
Soprano 2
Favorite PSP Song: "Uninvited" and "Sir Duke"
Why did you join PSP?
I wanted a way to meet a cool group of people while making music!
Other Hobbies/Interests: OrangeTheory, Big Brothers Big Sisters, general shenanigans
She/Her/Hers
Soprano 2 and Alto 1
Favorite PSP Song: "Bad Self Portrait"
Why did you join PSP?
I wanted to get back into performing & improve my singing skills :) I’ve done both, AND got cool new friends too!
Other Hobbies/Interests: Musical Theatre and Dungeons&Dragons