Sarah Bylsma
Academic Degrees:
- B.M., Michigan State University
- M.M., University of Minnesota
Biography:
Sarah Bylsma is an accomplished music instructor and performer located in Saint Paul, MN. She holds a Master’s Degree in Flute Performance from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance from Michigan State University. She is a sought-after freelance performer, having gigged around the Twin Cities since her arrival in 2020. Sarah is a proud member of Lady Band Wind Ensemble, a chamber group of women identifying artists.
She currently serves as the Flute Choir Director and Flute Instructor at Hopewell Music Cooperative North and teaches privately from her home in Saint Paul. She is active with the Upper Midwest Flute Association, serving as President of the Executive Board.
While Sarah is not playing music, she likes to spend time with her husband Tyler, daughter Catherine and retired rescue greyhound, affectionately named Bozo.

Sarah Bylsma, Instructor of Music
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Amy Grinsteiner
Chair, Music Department
CSB BAC A119
320-363-5717
SJU Music 106
320-363-3375
Kelly Brueske
Coordinator, Music Department
CSB BAC A116
320-363-5796
SJU Music 110
320-363-3371