Dr. Sarch is Professor of Violin and Viola and Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra at Mansfield University. He teaches Performance, Music Education and non-performance violin and viola majors. In addition, he directs the university symphony orchestra which studies and performs the standard orchestral literature. The orchestra plays a series of concerts on campus and tours off campus as well. Dr. Sarch initiated a Student Soloist Competition in the Music Department at Mansfield University, now in its 10th year of offering students the opportunity to perform as soloist with the orchestra. Dr. Sarch also teaches the upper strings Class offered by the Music Education Department and supervises the new Clinic String Orchestral Lab. Dr. Sarch directs and coaches the string chamber music program at Mansfield University.

Opportunities for String Players at Mansfield University:

• Symphony Orchestra
• Master Classes
• Work with Artist Faculty
• Performance, Music Ed, Music Business, and Music Therapy degree programs
• Graduate degrees in Music Education and Conducting
• Recitals and Performance opportunities
• Recording facility
• Chamber Music
• Student Solo Competition
• Student Chapters of ASTA with NSOA and MENC
• Scholarships