Sarah Jeffery

A leading recorder virtuoso renowned for groundbreaking work in early and contemporary music. As an educator and performer, she has gained international acclaim for innovative performances and significant educational contributions.

Sarah Jeffery is one of the world’s foremost promoters of the recorder, celebrated for her exceptional contributions to both early and contemporary music. With an impressive international career, Sarah has become a leading figure in her field, known for her innovative performances and dedication to advancing the recorder’s recorder presence of the global stage.

Career Highlights

• Contemporary and Early Music Advocate: Sarah has commissioned and premiered numerous contemporary works, bringing new life to the recorder in modern music. Her performances have graced prestigious stages and festivals worldwide, earning her recognition as a trailblazer in her field.
• Global Recognition: Sarah’s expertise extends beyond the stage, with appearances on the BBC and features on international radio and television. Her performances have been praised as "fresh, surprising, and explosive" by the Dutch NRC newspaper and "the height of sonic and soundtrack cool" by BBC Radio 3.
• Academic Leadership: In 2022, Sarah was appointed ‘Recorder Professor Specialising in Contemporary Music’ at the Royal College of Music in London, where she continues to inspire the next generation of musicians.
• Accolades: Sarah was nominated at the REMA European Early Music awards for her YouTube channel, Team Recorder, and received the Best of Classical Music 2020 award from the NRC for her production While We Live. Her contributions to the music community have also earned her the title of Honorary Vice President of the Society of Recorder Players in the UK.
• Hollywood Engagements: Sarah's expertise has reached Hollywood, where she has contributed to soundtracks for major productions on Netflix, Disney, and other platforms.
• Festival Performances: Sarah has performed at leading contemporary music festivals such as the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and the Venice Biennale, as well as early music festivals like the London International Festival of Early Music and the Utrecht Early Music Festival.
• Collaborations: As the only recorder player invited to join the award-winning Splendor music collective in Amsterdam, Sarah continues to push boundaries in her field. She also collaborates with ensembles such as the experimental pop band Jerboah,  award winning quartet Block4 and ground breaking theatre company resonate Productions.

Educational Contributions

• Online Presence: Sarah is a dedicated educator with a significant online presence through her YouTube channel, Team Recorder, which has over 200,000 subscribers. She has partnered with global brands and developed successful online courses, making recorder education accessible to a broad audience.
• Workshops and Teaching: Sarah has taught at prestigious institutions and led workshops worldwide, sharing her expertise with students of all levels. Her commitment to education is evident in her efforts to nurture and develop the talents of aspiring musicians.