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Simon Cartledge

Simon Cartledge is a violinist with over 40 years of teaching experience. He has led teaching workshops throughout the UK. Highlights have been giving workshops in Barcelona, Johannesburg and representing UK at the Zenon Brzewski International Summer School.

Simon has undertaken extensive training in performance coaching which has led to exciting work with some top players as well as seeing his own pupils gain places at all the leading UK conservatoires.

Siu Chiu Li

Siu Chui Li is a professional pianist with a great interest in chamber music and innovative musical collaborations. She has performed extensively at major venues throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as further afield, Siu has taught at the Perse School in Cambridge for 15 years, and is Chair of the Linton Music Series. She also has a passion for event organisation and promotion in the field of music and youth arts education.

Richard Hull

Richard Hull has over 30 years of experience as a brass specialist teacher and as a performing trumpet player. He is also in demand as a piano accompanist. He was appointed Principal Conductor of the Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra in 2008, establishing a reputation for programming challenging repertoire and for commissioning new works from young composers. Richard has also conducted the Saffron Walden Children’s Orchestra since its inception.