Tuition - Strings

We have two String teachers working at the NMC.

Emma Coleman B.Mus (Hons) (Cello, Violin)

Emma began violin lessons at 13 whilst living in Texas, and a year later started cello tuition. She recently completed a BMus(Hons) degree at Canterbury Christ Church University where she studied Cello as her principal instrument and violin as a secondary study. Emma is an experienced performer and has performed in a wide range of chamber ensembles (string quartet, piano trio etc), orchestral work and some solo performances. She now teaches at several schools in the area and at the NMC.

Sarah Cardnell BA (Hons) (Violin & Viola)

Sarah has been playing the violin since the age of eight.  Her music education began in Yorkshire where she became the youngest member of the Leeds symphony orchestra at the age of 13.  Following this she spent many years playing in orchestras in Yorkshire.  She attended Durham University where she completed a music degree, majoring in performance.  During her time there she performed extensively in the Symphony Orchestra and also performed in many of the Operatic Society concerts.  She also became President of the Music Society, organising and performing in lunchtime concerts.  Sarah regularly plays with Opera North and is currently teaching at Emmanual College.  She leads a string quartet performing at weddings and other social occasions.