Sachiho Murasugi

Bio

Sachiho Murasugi, violinist, has enjoyed a versatile career as an orchestral and chamber musician, performing across the United States, Mexico, and Spain. She has served as concertmaster of the Filarmonica del Bajío (Mexico) and the Sorg Opera Orchestra (Ohio), and held positions with the West Virginia Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, and Springfield Symphony. As a chamber musician, her performances have included appearances at notable venues such as the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Murasugi is an active adjudicator for local, regional, and international competitions and exams. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts from The Ohio State University, where she studied with renowned teachers including Raphael Bronstein, Daniel Phillips, and Catharine Carroll. In addition to her musical endeavors, she earned an M.B.A. from Tulane University, where she was honored with the Freeman Fellowship.

Currently, she is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Salisbury University, where she teaches applied violin and viola, and other music courses. She also serves as Concertmaster of the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, co-director of the Allegheny Ensemble, founder of the PRESTO program, and treasurer of the Maryland/DC chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).