Sarah Scheermeijer

Sarah Scheermeijer, a German-born violinist, continued her musical journey under the tutelage of renowned educator Elizabeth Morgan AM. At age nine, she performed solo for Queensland’s governor, marking the start of a distinguished career. At age 10 her achievements included appearances on ABC 2NR radio, a national TV feature in the 1999 St George Commercial, and solo performances at iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House, as well as solo performances with prestigious ensembles like the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Later, Sarah earned scholarships from Somerville House, Queensland Young Conservatorium, Avondale University (Academic and Musical Excellence), Newcastle Conservatorium (Australian Postgraduate Award), and the University of Tasmania (Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend). She has served as concertmaster and soloist for various community and university orchestras. A passionate educator, Sarah has directed Strings programs in schools for nine years. In 2021, she received the AMEB Tasmania Arts Excellence Award for mentoring the state’s largest cohort of A+ exam achievers across all instruments and genres. Sarah has served as president of the Nova Muse Festival and has been invited as a tutor and soloist for string camps and festivals across Australia.