Sarah Riskind

Sarah Riskind is a choral conductor, composer, and fiddler based in Peoria, Illinois. She is the Director of Choral Activities at Eureka College and the Music Director of the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana. Though she was originally trained in classical violin, her studies of Irish and New England fiddle styles with Becky Tracy led to her joining the Peoria-based Irish band Turas (turasband.com). She frequently incorporates traditional Irish music into her choral and instrumental ensembles at Eureka College. Visit www.sarahriskind.com for more information.