Sarah Hade is a Virginia-based Irish composer specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, 'dreamy' and 'full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’. Her work is characterized by a deep focus on character, story, and emotion, creating evocative music that resonates on both an intellectual and emotional level. Sarah’s music has made notable waves in the industry having had her music and arrangements performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall.She has composed music for various projects ranging from film trailers, short films, documentaries, brand logos, and concerts. Among her latest projects include original music for short film “Glimpse” (2025); "A Better Way" documentary (2024); a production music album “Subtle Secrecies" (2024), with Amadea Music Productions, and assisting composer Anna Rice for Ruán Magan’s ‘Our Blue World - A Water Odyssey’ narrated by Liam Neeson. In 2023, Sarah co-arranged and co-orchestrated the 'Nintendo Suite' with Eímear Noone comprised of a selection of renowned video game music themes. This had its first world premiere at the BBC NOW Gaming Concert 2023 performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Since then, it has been featured in several concerts including ’Video Games Music in Concert’ at Usher Hall, Scotland in May 2023/2024, and at Telekom Forum Bonn, Germany in March 2024. Moreover, while working as an assistant for renowned film and video game composers Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle, Sarah assisted on a range of versatile projects. These include the highly acclaimed animated feature film 'The Canterville Ghost' (2023), Stewart Copeland’s ‘Police Deranged for Orchestra’ album (2023), the highly successful Netflix series 'Maxine' (2022), and the 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' series_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). Regarding other projects and achievements, Sarah achieved 3rd place in the Airwiggles 2024 music contest. Following this, in 2025 she presented a webinar on ‘Working as a Composer’s Assistant’ for the Airwiggles Conference 2025. Furthermore, Sarah was also selected for a scholarship as a composer to participate in the Fames Institute seminar workshop in March 2024. Currently, Sarah is working on a production music album with Amadea Music Productions which will be released in late 2026.

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Sarah Hade is a Virginia-based Irish composer specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, 'dreamy' and 'full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’. Her work is characterized by a deep focus on character, story, and emotion, creating evocative music that resonates on both an intellectual and emotional level. Sarah’s music has made notable waves in the industry having had her music and arrangements performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall.She has composed music for various projects ranging from film trailers, short films, documentaries, brand logos, and concerts. Among her latest projects include original music for short film “Glimpse” (2025); "A Better Way" documentary (2024); a production music album “Subtle Secrecies" (2024), with Amadea Music Productions, and assisting composer Anna Rice for Ruán Magan’s ‘Our Blue World - A Water Odyssey’ narrated by Liam Neeson. In 2023, Sarah co-arranged and co-orchestrated the 'Nintendo Suite' with Eímear Noone comprised of a selection of renowned video game music themes. This had its first world premiere at the BBC NOW Gaming Concert 2023 performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Since then, it has been featured in several concerts including ’Video Games Music in Concert’ at Usher Hall, Scotland in May 2023/2024, and at Telekom Forum Bonn, Germany in March 2024. Moreover, while working as an assistant for renowned film and video game composers Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle, Sarah assisted on a range of versatile projects. These include the highly acclaimed animated feature film 'The Canterville Ghost' (2023), Stewart Copeland’s ‘Police Deranged for Orchestra’ album (2023), the highly successful Netflix series 'Maxine' (2022), and the 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' series_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_). Regarding other projects and achievements, Sarah achieved 3rd place in the Airwiggles 2024 music contest. Following this, in 2025 she presented a webinar on ‘Working as a Composer’s Assistant’ for the Airwiggles Conference 2025. Furthermore, Sarah was also selected for a scholarship as a composer to participate in the Fames Institute seminar workshop in March 2024. Currently, Sarah is working on a production music album with Amadea Music Productions which will be released in late 2026.

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Sarah Hade is a Virginia-based Irish composer specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, ‘dreamy’ and 'full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’. Her work is characterized by a deep focus on character, story, and emotion, creating evocative music that resonates on both an intellectual and emotional level.

Sarah’s music has made notable waves in the industry having had her music and arrangements performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the National Concert Hall.She has composed music for various projects ranging from film trailers, short films, documentaries, brand logos, and concerts. Among her latest projects include original music for short film “Glimpse” (2025); “A Better Way” documentary (2024); a production music album “Subtle Secrecies" (2024), with Amadea Music Productions, and assisting composer Anna Rice for Ruán Magan’s ‘Our Blue World - A Water Odyssey’ narrated by Liam Neeson. In 2023, Sarah co-arranged and co-orchestrated the ‘Nintendo Suite’ with Eímear Noone comprised of a selection of renowned video game music themes. This had its first world premiere at the BBC NOW Gaming Concert 2023 performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Since then, it has been featured in several concerts including ’Video Games Music in Concert’ at Usher Hall, Scotland in May 2023/2024, and at Telekom Forum Bonn, Germany in March 2024.

Moreover, while working as an assistant for renowned film and video game composers Eímear Noone and Craig Stuart Garfinkle, Sarah assisted on a range of versatile projects. These include the highly acclaimed animated feature film ‘The Canterville Ghost’ (2023), Stewart Copeland’s ‘Police Deranged for Orchestra’ album (2023), the highly successful Netflix series ‘Maxine’ (2022), and the ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ series_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_).

Regarding other projects and achievements, Sarah achieved 3rd place in the Airwiggles 2024 music contest. Following this, in 2025 she presented a webinar on ‘Working as a Composer’s Assistant’ for the Airwiggles Conference 2025. Furthermore, Sarah was also selected for a scholarship as a composer to participate in the Fames Institute seminar workshop in March 2024. Currently, Sarah is working on a production music album with Amadea Music Productions which will be released in late 2026.

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English
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Irish
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Spanish; Castilian
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Chinese
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French
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Work Experience

Composer at Legacy Wealth Management
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Lead Composer for 'A Better Way' Documentary
Composer Assistant at Twelve O'Clock Arts
September 1, 2021 - July 5, 2023
Composer Assistant to Eímear Noone & Craig Stuart Garfinkle

Education

Master in Music & Media Technologies at Trinity College Dublin
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music at Maynooth University
September 20, 2016 - September 20, 2019
Diploma in Music Performance at London College of Music
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018

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Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services
    paper The Composer's Journey

    My submission for the Orchestral Tools Free Orchestra scoring competition for the short film “The Composer’s Journey.”.

    uniE608 Film Composer Showreel
    My official showreel showcasing a selection of projects I have written music for ranging from a short films, film scoring competitions, and my own music releases. All music here was composed, recorded and mixed by me. Sarah Hade is a composer for film, TV & multimedia specializing in writing captivating cinematic music. Her music has been described as ‘atmospheric’, dreamy and full of emotion’ with a ‘truly unique sensitivity’.
    uniE608 The Lost Piano
    I wrote this piece for the Westwood Scoring Competition in 2021 which proceeded to be a runner up in the top 5 for competition. The style here is very minimalist with piano and subtle strings. competition
    uniE608 Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023) Trailer
    Trailer music written for Spaghetti Western short 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023).
    uniE608 Music from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023)
    A preview of some of the best musical moments from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood (2023), a Spaghetti Western short film.
    uniE603 'A Blood Oath' from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' (2023)
    Cue from 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood (2023), a Spaghetti Western short film: 'A Blood Oath'.
    uniE603 Vengeance of the Brotherhood - 'Gunfight' + 'Blood Oath'
    Two cues: 'Gunfight' and 'Blood Oath' from Spaghetti Western short 'Vengeance of the Brotherhood' 2023.
    uniE608 Lockdown
    I wrote this piece as an experiment in writing for an Epic fantasy genre for film music. However, I found my creative initiative drifting and ended up creating this more mysterious piece. The final outcome brought me to consider this title 'Lockdown' in which I find the gradual Zimmer-like build throughout reminded me of the changing phases of coming out of lockdown. Thus, the video is based on my perspective with scenes of Dublin City which for the first time it's streets were deserted and quite eerie.