Sarah Rhee-Tirré

Dr. Sarah Rhee-Tirré is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Music, Nazareth University, where she has been affiliated since 2006. Her responsibilities include recruitment coordination, class piano instruction, vocal coaching, and collaborative pianist work. She maintains a private teaching studio in Rochester and serves on the College of Examiners for the Royal Conservatory of Music.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) - Eastman School of Music
• Master of Music (MM) - Juilliard School
• Bachelor of Music (BM) - Eastman School of Music

As a Canadian-Korean pianist, Sarah specializes in solo and chamber performance, musical theatre accompaniment, and collaborative piano work. Her career spans international performances and masterclasses, including Lincoln Center and Eastman Kodak Theatre engagements.

• Young Keyboard Artists Association International Competition awardee
• Virginia Waring International Piano Competition winner
• Montreal Symphony Orchestra Competition participant
• Four-time Canadian National Music Competition winner

Previously, Sarah served as Assistant Professor of Piano at Bloomsburg University and taught at Eastman Community Music School and Hochstein School of Music. She has adjudicated for numerous international competitions and studied under renowned pedagogues Nelita True, Julian Martin, and Yoheved Kaplinsky.