Sarah Carrier is an award-winning flutist who has achieved recognition as a performer, educator, and more recently as a content creator. Praised by the New York Times for combining “thoughtful musicality with virtuosity in her alternately energetic and delicate account of a flute line laden with light multiphonics and unusual timbres,” she brings energy, emotion, and vigor to her performances while exploring the instrument’s sonic potential.

A versatile player, Sarah performs traditional classical, contemporary, and popular music in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings. Over the last 10 years, her highly acclaimed chamber group, Parhelion Trio, has left an indelible mark in the world of flute, clarinet, and piano trio ensembles through high caliber performances and adventurous collaborations with leading composers. Together, they have performed around the globe, attended numerous residencies, and commissioned countless new works. 

With a growing online audience, Sarah loves sharing her knowledge of the flute in a way that is relatable, informative, and compassionate. Her performance content often features a full consort of flutes (including C flute, alto flute, bass flute, and piccolo), encouraging players of all ages to expand their musical horizons. Sarah draws from her personal experiences of going through the rigors of a DMA program, auditioning, working as a freelance musician in New York City, and balancing music with motherhood. She also creates pedagogical content—often with an emphasis on extended techniques—that reflect over 20 years of teaching experience and her studies with Robert Dick, John Barcellona, and many other top American flutists.

Sarah resides in Wayne, North Jersey (where she can still get a decent bagel and slice) with her husband, young daughter, and chihuahua. Her vibrant flute studio includes students of all ages, levels, and aspirations. Sarah holds a D.M.A. from The Graduate Center, CUNY, an M.M. from New York University, and a B.M. from California State University, Long Beach (Bob Cole Conservatory of Music). Previously, Sarah taught Postmodern Music and Music Appreciation at St. Joseph's University in Brooklyn. She serves as the Vice President of the New Jersey Flute Society. Sarah is available for workshops, lessons, and collaborations and has bookings this season with the New York Philharmonic’s Very Young Composers Program, Juilliard MAP Program, The Stone at The New School, and William Paterson University.