Adjudicator Spotlight: Kay Tucker AGSM, ARCM, LTCL, PGCA, PGCE

Kay Tucker was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire and began studies on the cello at the age of 12, continuing studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She combines teaching with performing in a piano trio and string quartet and is in much demand as an Adjudicator throughout the UK, having worked at well over 100 festivals including the National Festival of Music for Youth. Her teaching experience has covered all age ranges and abilities and her particular…

Adjudicators, 2023, StringsHon Secretary14 September 2023Chichester Festival for Music, Dance & Speech

Adjudicator Spotlight: Sarah Freestone

Sarah is a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra. She began her musical career aged 7 playing and singing in folk clubs and by the age of 11 she was gigging regularly on guitar with her junior school jazz combo "The Average Height Band"... She went on to study guitar and violin as joint principal studies at the Royal Academy of Music, winning several prizes and awards on the way including the Julian Bream Prize, Queensland Conservatorium…

Adjudicator Spotlight: Joe Giddey

Joe Giddey is a freelance cellist who plays with many varied ensembles, working with orchestras, quartets, string ensembles, bands and recording sessions for film and television. Orchestral work includes Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Opera Holland Park, and New English Concert Orchestra. Joe has recorded for film work and theatre work, including 'Gospel of Us' with the National Theatre, 'Backbeat’…