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Rachel Caswell
Sara Caswell

saracaswellvln

✨GRAMMY® Nominee (Best Improvised Jazz Solo)
🍎NYC-based
📝Berklee College of Music / Manhattan School of Music / NYU / New School faculty

New music to share! ‘Stryker with Strings Goes t

New music to share! ‘Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies’ from master guitarist @dave.stryker - a collection of iconic big-screen melodies brilliantly arranged by #brentwallarab for a 30-piece studio orchestra with Dave in the spotlight. It was a thrill participating in this project as both concertmaster of this Indiana-based string ensemble & soloist. Thanks so much to Dave & Brent for the invitation, & bravo to all the musicians in this stellar group - an honor making music with you! 🙏🏼 @xavdavis / Jeremy Allen / @mcclenty_mac / @jimpugh.50 / @timothyc933 / @jeff_cp / @andrewniven / @richarddolemusic / @fittedphonic / @markbuselli2023 / Jeff Conrad / @micherremyberre / @ohbuko / @rachelpatrick11 / Anna Czernik / @bgkarrer / @noelletgosling / Tricia Bonner / @marisavotapek / @sagekp / @sarahdrake1702 / Sophie Buselli / @rvmkathy / Derek Reeves / @alexhoberty / @yoonhae_swanson / @s_hawk7

En route to Atlanta for the @jazzednet ‘s 16th A

En route to Atlanta for the @jazzednet ‘s 16th Annual Conference! In addition to attending what will be an inspiring four days of workshops & concerts, I’ll be participating in the following three events. Can’t wait for the hang!

* 1/10 @ 11am: performance - OnWeGo (@davidscottjazz / @shilanthropist / @eric_byers / @saracaswellvln )
* 1/11 @ 2pm: performance - @aheitlinger Jazz Orchestra w/ @johnfedchockofficial & #johnrileydrums
* 1/11 @ 5pm: clinic - Creative Usage & Writing for the Violin in Jazz Ensembles (@chuckowen54 / @saracaswellvln )

Happy New Year from the Caswell Crew! Wishing you

Happy New Year from the Caswell Crew! Wishing you a 2025 filled with friendship, community, laughter, joy, love, light, & adventure 🍾🥂🎉

Last Sunday bake of 2024: Rum-Buttered Almond Cook

Last Sunday bake of 2024: Rum-Buttered Almond Cookies. Happy Holidays, y’all! #rum #butter #almondflour #glutenfree #holidayeats #seasonofsweets @nytcooking ❄️💫🍾🥂

We’re engaged!!! 💍 Living life alongside this

We’re engaged!!! 💍 Living life alongside this kind, caring, thoughtful, devoted, brilliant, & hilarious human these past 8 years has been an incredible gift for which I’m eternally grateful - can’t wait to continue the adventure for the rest of ours days! Love you, MWD! ❤️❤️❤️

My last day of the fall semester at @berkleecolleg

My last day of the fall semester at @berkleecollege :
• a morning/afternoon spent with my brilliant colleagues @eugene.friesen , @cellohang , & @adriananantawan hearing students’ inspiring performances…
• an evening spent in the recording studio with this awesome string quartet ( @hyunsoo100 , @angelavaromusic , @clarafiddlehead , & @queraltgiralt ) producing two of their arrangements…

Grateful to be part of this incredible creative community 🙏🏼 Congrats to everyone on a great semester! See you in 2025…

New music to share! ‘Voyages’ from Grammy® Aw

New music to share! ‘Voyages’ from Grammy® Award-winning woodwind artist & composer @benkonowoodwinds - a tribute to his Japanese-American heritage, this album was inspired by the writings of his Grandfather who emigrated to the U.S. in 1911 at the age of 13. Ben offers listeners a unique glimpse into both his family’s history & his own artistic journey & is a testament to the power of music to bridge cultures & generations. An honor playing Ben’s brilliant music with this crew:

#benkono - woodwinds/compositions
@mikeholober - piano & Fender Rhodes
@petemccannguitar - guitar
@mattclohesy - bass
@jschonig - drums
#saracaswell - violin
@megokura - violin
@loismartinviola - viola
@jodyredhageferber - cello

More info about the album can be found on Ben’s @bandcamp page (today happens to be the final Bandcamp Friday of 2024 when BC waives their revenue share & passes the funds directly to artists). Happy listening & holiday shopping!! 🎵💿

Double dose of @iubloomington sports this weekend…
• @indianafootball : #9 IU beats Purdue 66-0
• @indianawbb : IU beats Maine 78-53
#thanksgivingweekend #familytime #goiu #hoosiers #iufootball #iuwbb @rachelcaswellvox @michaelwdavis

Back to baking, 2024 holiday chapter: Chocolate Si

Back to baking, 2024 holiday chapter: Chocolate Silk Pie. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! #chocolate #brandy #butter #thanksgivinggoodness #holidayeats @nytcooking 🦃🍁

November photo spill…grateful for the music, fri

November photo spill…grateful for the music, friendships (old & new), & experiences the month held:
• photo #1: a fun pair of shows with @chuckowen54 ‘s ReSurgence (@kategenevievemcgarry / Jack Wilkins / @corey_guitar / @neuenschwandermark / @clarencepenn ) at @caffevivace & @universityoflouisville …
• photo #2: a performance featuring beautiful compositions by @artajekabsone & @sarzantskrists at @thejazzgallery (@ilona.kudina / @zoshazosha / @violawithkayla / Julie Kim / @smithbassist / @keita_percussion ) 📸 by Oscar Zepeda…
• photo #3: recording four songs from vocalist extraordinaire @sternsuzi ‘s library w/ @jesselewismusic & #adamcote …
• photo #4: @thenewyorkpops 2nd concert of their 42nd season (my 20th as a member of the ensemble) at @carnegiehall featuring Tony Award nominee @maxizpad…
• photos #5 & #6: @jodyredhageferber ‘s EcoTones Trio (w/ @camilamezamusic & yours truly) reuniting for a house concert in Nyack & recording session at @oktavenaudio to document Jody’s brilliant new compositions. Not pictured: special guest @rgrboccato , engineer Ryan Streber, & producer @gilevansproject …
• photos #7/#8/#9: @9horsesmusic in performance w/ @woodstockd200 ‘s 140-piece orchestra, part of a 2-day trip meeting with @whscmsorchestra & @uictheatremusic students (we stayed at the @cherrytreeinnbnb , featured in the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day”)…
• photos #10/#11/#12: in concert w/ @yalestrom & Hot Pstromi (@elizabethschwartzstrom / @ehrlich_marty / Fred Benedetti / @jawbassjsw / @peter.stan.94 / @david.licht.71 )

Honored to be included in the 2024 @downbeat_mag R

Honored to be included in the 2024 @downbeat_mag Readers Poll! Thanks so much to the voters for their support & congrats to all the incredible violinists on this list. Ever grateful to be part of such an inspiring community! #jazzviolin #jazzstrings

Congratulations to @christopherzuar for his GRAMMY

Congratulations to @christopherzuar for his GRAMMY® nomination for Best Instrumental Composition! 🎉🥂🍾 I’m honored to be featured alongside pianist @glennzaleski on this amazing piece & grateful to Chris for the invitation to be part of his album “Exuberance” from which this composition is from. What a joy to see so many friends nominated in a variety of categories! Cheers to everyone for the magnificent work you create & share with the world! #recordingacademy #grammys2025

Down to the final two months of 2024 (hard to beli

Down to the final two months of 2024 (hard to believe!) ❄️ Looking forward to closing out the year with these amazing folk/groups - info about these concerts can be found on my website linked above ⬆️ @chuckowen54 / @artajekabsone / @sarzantskrists / @thenewyorkpops / @jodyredhageferber / @camilamezamusic / @9horsesmusic / @yalestrom / @davidscottjazz / @shilanthropist / @eric_byers / @singcolm2019 / @emiliosolla

Let’s do this! 🇺🇸 #vote

Let’s do this! 🇺🇸 #vote

An amazing weekend working with these incredible m

An amazing weekend working with these incredible musicians to present “What is the Jazz Age?”, a @jazzdotorg Family Concert. Experiencing the kids’ excitement hearing a live performance of music by legends like Duke Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, George Gershwin, Paul Whiteman, & Louis Armstrong in Rose Hall was a total thrill! Hats off to our bandleader @poindexter.justin for assembling such a great program & amazing band - an honor sharing the stage with these folk!

Host & Vocalist: @catherinerussellmusic
Trumpet 1: @jameszollar
Trumpet 2: @briaskonberg
Trombone: @ronwilkins57
Piano: @jonthomasjazz
Guitar/Banjo: @poindexter.justin
Bass: @brandidisterheft
Drums: @cmgelb
Reeds: @rickyajazz & @jayrattman
Reeds 2: @auroranealand
Vocals: @roblob337
Violin: yours truly

Autumn Sunday Baking, treat #1: Spice Cakelets 🍁…#cardamom #cinnamon #allspice #vanilla #sourcream #nutmegglaze #backtobaking @nordicwareusa

For all you GRAMMY® voters out there: 5 recently

For all you GRAMMY® voters out there:
5 recently-released albums on which I played are on the GRAMMY® ballot! During this busy FYC season, I hope you’re able to include these projects on your listening lists - these are incredible projects I’m honored to have been a part of. Thanks so much & best of luck to all those on this year’s ballot!

@9horsesmusic : Strum
- Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
- Best Instrumental Composition
- Best Jazz Performance

@gilevansproject : Synthesis - The String Quartet Sessions
- Best Alternative Jazz Album
- Best Jazz Performance
- Best Instrumental Composition
- Best Recording Package

@chuckowen54 & Resurgence: Magic Light
- Best Alternative Jazz Album
- Best Instrumental Composition
- Best Arrangement Instrumental or A Cappella
- Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals

@christopherzuar Orchestra: Exuberance
- Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
- Best Instrumental Composition
- Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals
- Best Arrangement Instrumental or A Cappella

#francoambrosetti : Sweet Caress
- Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

It’s been an incredible 9 days on the road with

It’s been an incredible 9 days on the road with @chuckowen54 & ReSurgence (@kategenevievemcgarry 🎤/ #jackwilkins 🎷/ @corey_guitar 🎸/ @neuenschwandermark 🎻/ @jimwhitemusic 🥁+ @westsax 🔈). Grateful to be with these amazing folk on/off stage & performing Chuck’s brilliant music. We’ll be giving our final concert of this tour at the @bluesalleydc tonight (7/9:30pm sets), so if you happen to be in the DC/Baltimore area, come hang with us!

That’s a wrap on round 2 recording @davidbyrneof

That’s a wrap on round 2 recording @davidbyrneofficial ‘s new album with @bwcarpenter ’s @ghosttrainorchestra & producer @kidharpoon at @powerstationatberkleenyc . Amazing new songs written/sung by David & arranged by GTO band members - can’t wait for y’all to hear this!

Happy Birthday to this fellow with the biggest hea

Happy Birthday to this fellow with the biggest heart, kindest soul, & best smile I know. Love you more each day, @michaelwdavis ❤️

© 2025 Sara Caswell
Photos by Emma Mead & Luke Marantz & Shervin Lainez
Website by Ellanyze

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