Strings
Violin, viola, cello, double-bass, harp, guitar, lute
Chetham's thriving String Department has around 100 students and over 30 tutors. Students develop the highest international standards in technical preparation, chamber music, individual performance and musicianship. There are regular opportunities for performance of solo repertoire in performance workshops, lunchtime concerts and concerts outside the School. String ensembles and orchestral training are provided from the earliest years with experts working with students in sectionals. Throughout the year, the department invites a large number of high profile teachers and performers to lead masterclasses with students, which prove invaluable experiences. Former students include Guy Johnston, cello, Jennifer Pike, violin and Paul Galbraith, guitar.

“ Chetham's is such friendly place - everyone's like a big family! It's a great place to learn music and students get the best opportunities to develop their artistic talent ” Jiafeng Chen – violin