Sara Mastrangelo

First Violin

Sara mastrangelo

Joined the SSO: 2001

Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Residence: Liverpool, NY

Education: B.M. Performance, McGill University; M.M. Performance, University of Michigan; Performance Residency Certificate, Carnegie Mellon University.

Earliest musical memory: Playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star at age 3 in my parents' living room.

Most influential teachers: Joanne Martin (Winnipeg), Mauricio Fuks (Montreal), Paul Kantor (U of M) and Andres Cardenes (Pittsburgh).

Favorite musical work: I really don't have one, but I enjoy playing French music and any chamber music.

Favorite aspect of the performance experience: The occasional moments of spontaneity.

Favorite part of being a member of the SSO: I enjoy the camaraderie among the players.

When I'm not onstage, you might find me: Working out or cooking, or playing with my children.

My favorite thing about Central New York is: Summer!