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Sarah Thornblade serves as Lecturer in Music at Pomona College, specializing in violin performance. She concurrently holds the position of associate principal second violin with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and is an active member of the Eclipse Quartet, an ensemble dedicated to 20th century and contemporary repertoire.
Her academic training includes:
- Degrees from Indiana University
- Degrees from Northern Illinois University
- Studies with Miriam Fried, Mathias Tacke, and Shmuel Ashkenasi
Thornblade's artistic focus centers on violin performance and chamber music, particularly emphasizing contemporary and modernist works. The Los Angeles Times has described her playing as "rapturously winning," highlighting her expressive capabilities across diverse musical contexts from classical chamber settings to new music collaborations.
Key ensemble recognitions include:
- Aaron Copland Fund recording grant for Eclipse Quartet
- Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize (Arianna String Quartet)
- Coleman Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize (Arianna String Quartet)
- Carmel Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize (Arianna String Quartet)
Her performance career spans major international festivals including Tanglewood, Spoleto, Banff, and Oregon Bach, with notable collaborations featuring Gilbert Kalish, Jeffery Kahane, and Warren Jones. Thornblade maintains an active presence in film/television recording sessions while continuing her academic appointment at Pomona College.
