Sarah Mayfield, 15, is a sophomore at Millburn High School in New Jersey. She began piano at age five and violin at seven. Sarah served as the First Chair of the Second Violins in the Millburn High School Symphony Orchestra and is now a First Violinist in the school’s top chamber ensemble. She is also a member of the top ensemble of the New Jersey Youth Symphony, which will tour Finland and the Baltic region in 2026. Sarah is a FIRST PRIZE Winner of the 2025 “Golden Classical Music Awards” International Competition for violin performance and has received top awards from the American Allegro Fine Arts Association in both violin and piano. She performs regularly in community service concerts at nursing homes, a school for children with special needs, and local events. She volunteers with Keys 2 Success in Newark, New Jersey, participating in fundraising charity concerts supporting music education for low-income children. She has also collaborated with professional musicians from the New Jersey Symphony in charity performances for underserved youth.
Sarah Jia, 15, a sophomore at Millburn High School in New Jersey, is a dedicated classical pianist who has studied piano since the age of five, building a strong foundation in technique and interpretation. She is a FIRST PRIZE Winner of the 2025 “Golden Classical Music Awards” International Competition for piano performance. She is also a skilled composer and explores multiple genres of music, including jazz. After beginning saxophone two years ago, she is now a member of her school’s selected jazz band. Beyond performance, Sarah actively participates in community service concerts at senior homes, using music to connect with and uplift others. Music is central to her life, and she hopes to continue growing as a musician in the future.
Watch Sarah Mayfield and Sarah Jia perform Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78, I. Vivace ma non troppo by Johannes Brahms on the violin and piano for the 2026 Winter Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.