Sarah Ioannides, Music Director of Symphony Tacoma, conductor, producer and curator, connects with audiences and communities by creating innovative and collaborative orchestral projects and programs that are moving and relevant to today’s society.
Ioannides is recognized as one of the most inspiring and creative conductors today. She is active internationally as a guest conductor with orchestras such as the Tonkünstler, Orchestre Nationale de Lyon, Seattle Symphony (Untitled Series), Calgary Philharmonic and Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra. Sarah has recorded world premieres with the Royal Philharmonic, the Malmö Symphony and Nordic Chamber Orchestra.
A coach and mentor for many young musicians and conductors, she is Artistic Director of Cascade Conducting and Composing, and coaches for The Curtis Institute of Music’s Mentor Network. Sarah Ioannides is in demand as guest speaker, presenter and conductor for institutions, organizations, conservatories and universities.
A coach and mentor for many young musicians and conductors, she is Artistic Director of Cascade Conducting and Composing, and coaches for The Curtis Institute of Music’s Mentor Network. Sarah Ioannides is in demand as guest speaker, presenter and conductor for institutions, organizations, conservatories and universities.
“The other big discovery was guest conductor Sarah Ioannides…vigorous, solid, and with an unusually vibrant sonority. Her programming ideas were provocative”
-David Patrick Stearns, Philadelphia Enquirer
What’s New
Symphony Tacoma 2022-2023 Season Announcement
Symphony Tacoma’s 76th season will present eight dynamic programs that will feature some of the most celebrated symphonic works by…
Newsletter: Summer Update! Media Release, Cascade Conducting, Marathon Fundraiser for Diversity and More
The Summer Newsletter is out now – including new media releases, Symphony Tacoma season highlights and 22-23 season preview, Cascade Conducting, and Marathon Fundraiser for Diversity Scholarships!
The 5th Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass Presents: Two Final Concerts at Pacific Lutheran University
Cascade Conducting is thrilled to present two concerts at The Karen Hille Phillips Center at Pacific Lutheran University on July 1st and 2nd.