Sarah Shodja (she/her) is a recorder player and a trailblazer for women in Iran's concert halls. She earned a scholarship to study at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, obtaining a B.M. in Historical Performance. Beyond her solo work, Sarah collaborates with renowned groups including the Baltimore Baroque Band and the Peabody Renaissance Ensemble. A versatile and passionate collaborator, she co-founded Tehran Recorder Atelier and the Fanfare Youth Recorder Club, while performing with multiple orchestras in Iran and contributing to contemporary albums. Sarah has appeared at events such as Early Music America’s Festival and became a Mountain Collegium faculty member in 2022. She passionately promotes the recorder's versatility and beauty, inspiring appreciation for this instrument.