Joan Thomas (violin)
I have enjoyed and developed a love for music for as long as I can remember. My dad, who had been a violinist himself, thought I should start piano lessons at a young age, and I went on to achieve grade 8 aged 17. My real love has been for the violin after beginning lessons at school and going on to achieve grade 8 violin and grade 7 viola, both with merit aged 16. My love for orchestral playing developed when my violin teacher suggested that I audition for the Cornwall Youth Orchestra at the age of 11. Having chosen not to pursue a career in music I have been actively involved in various orchestras and played for numerous choral societies and shows. I have played in and managed a string quartet providing music for weddings and special occasions throughout Cornwall and Devon. Currently, I play with Plymouth Symphony Orchestra and the St Mewan Sinfonia as well as the Corineus String Quartet.
Karen Frost
(viola)
Martin White
(Leader)
Stephen Brown
(cello)
The other players…
Joan Thomas (violin)
I have enjoyed and developed a love for music for as long as I can remember. My dad, who had been a violinist himself, thought I should start piano lessons at a young age, and I went on to achieve grade 8 aged 17. My real love has been for the violin after beginning lessons at school and going on to achieve grade 8 violin and grade 7 viola, both with merit aged 16. My love for orchestral playing developed when my violin teacher suggested that I audition for the Cornwall Youth Orchestra at the age of 11. Having chosen not to pursue a career in music I have been actively involved in various orchestras and played for numerous choral societies and shows. I have played in and managed a string quartet providing music for weddings and special occasions throughout Cornwall and Devon. Currently, I play with Plymouth Symphony Orchestra and the St Mewan Sinfonia as well as the Corineus String Quartet.