Tuition - Strings

We currently have two String teachers working at the NMC.

Ed Cross B.Mus (Hons) (Violin)

Ed has been playing the violin since the age of seven. He recently completed a BMus (Hons) degree at the University of Birmingham and is currently studying for an MMus degree at Newcastle University. Ed was leader of the University Symphony Orchestra in his final year at Birmingham, the highlight being a performance of Britten’s War Requiem in Symphony Hall, and is presently leader of Newcastle University’s Symphony Orchestra. He performs regularly with a variety of ensembles and in his own solo recitals.

Ruth Ball (Violin)

Ruth studied violin and piano from a young age. During her studies she gained valuable performance experience as part of a local string quartet, school orchestras, and the County String Orchestra, and competed regularly in the Tynedale Music Festival, performing at the winners concert twice. She continues to perform solo at numerous events and concerts in the North East and has taken part in Folkworks Hot Shoots Tour - a band made up from selected young talented musicians from all over Great Britain. She has a passion for traditional folk music, teaching ceilidh dance to young children and organising and playing in ceilidh bands. Ruth has been teaching privately and in schools for several years and taught at numerous beginners workshops in the North East.