Sarah Patterson is a violinist and teacher based in Lansing, Michigan. Having discovered a passion for education, Sarah's teaching career has included everything from early childhood music classes and private lessons to orchestra sectionals and coordinating a violin outreach program in schools. Sarah received her bachelor of music degree in violin performance from Washburn University and a master's degree in violin performance from Michigan State University.
Sarah is a founding member and administrator for ConTempus Initiative and the ConTempus String Quartet and has also performed with a variety of orchestras and chamber ensembles including Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Lansing Symphony Orchestra, Topeka Symphony Orchestra, Fetter String Quartet, and Moirae Trio. In addition to classical music, Sarah enjoys playing a variety of world music and has performed with Slivovitz (klezmer music), Wisaal (Arabic-fusion) and Limerick (Irish music).