Sarah Fraser Raff

2024 TMA149 Member of the Year Award Recipient

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Sarah is a violinist with the JUNO-nominated Cryptid Ensemble and a founding member of the Madawaska Quartet and CONTAQT New Music Ensemble, she has significantly impacted the music scene. Sarah has collaborated with renowned artists, performed at major festivals in Canada and internationally, and contributed to numerous recordings, including the JUNO-winning Bestiary I & II. She has premiered over 40 works, led workshops for composers, and influenced many young musicians as an adjudicator and teacher. Her extensive performance career includes appearances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Canadian Opera Company, and collaborations with artists like Jay-Z and Andrea Bocelli.