Mrs. Sarah Lahan currently directs the orchestra programs at Swansfield Elementary School and Manor Woods Elementary School. She is privileged to share her love of music and expertise in string technique with over 380 students in these two thriving programs. She holds Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education and Violin Performance and a Master of Music degree in Performance from the University of Maryland where she studied with Gerald Fischbach and James Stern. Prior to becoming a string specialist in Howard County Public Schools in 2017, Mrs. Lahan taught middle and high school orchestra in Oklahoma and taught violin lessons in private schools around the DC metropolitan area with the Music Kids program.
Mrs. Lahan maintains a private studio in Catonsville with her husband, pianist Dr. Patrick Lahan. Her students perform frequently, are consistently selected by audition for regional honors orchestras, and participate in the ASTA Certificate Advancement Program. Mrs. Lahan is an active member of the MD/DC chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
Mrs. Lahan's favorite experiences as a performer have included attending the National Orchestral Institute, performing a solo in Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall, and performing a fully memorized and choreographed interpretation of Copland's Appalachian Spring with the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra.
Mrs. Lahan lives in Catonsville with her husband, twin daughters Mary and Anna, and dog Henry. She enjoys cooking, exploring different cities with her family, visiting art museums, and going to concerts.
