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CMST SuperStrings

SuperStrings is a vibrant and inclusive string orchestra created through a CMST collaboration, with a simple aim: to bring young musicians together and enjoy making music.

What began as a one-off play day, designed to encourage pupils back into ensembles after the disruption of Covid, has grown into a thriving group of over 50 young string players.

It brings together players from a number of smaller string groups that meet regularly across the county. We meet as the SuperStrings group once or twice a term, making new friends and experiencing the excitement of playing in a much larger ensemble.

With members ranging in age from 8 to 16, SuperStrings welcomes players of all abilities and experience levels. Whether a musician is an experienced ensemble player or can only play a few notes, there is a place for everyone. The emphasis is on making music together, building confidence and most importantly having fun.

SuperStrings is all about coming together, sharing the joy of music and discovering just how powerful we can sound as one. Big sound, big smiles and a place for everyone – that’s SuperStrings!

Karen Frost

With more than 40 years of experience teaching violin and viola, Karen Frost has dedicated her career to sharing a lifelong passion for music and education. Her musical training began at Dartington College of Arts before completing her teacher training at Rolle College in Exmouth.

Throughout her career, Karen has inspired and supported young people, helping them develop confidence, creativity and a lasting enjoyment of music. She has directed large string ensembles, led educational workshops and taught musicians of all ages and abilities, and continues her work today as an Upper Strings Teacher with CMST.

Her creative and successful approach to teaching has been widely recognised, including a feature on the front page of Primary Times highlighting the positive impact of her work with children and young people. Alongside her teaching career, Karen remains an active performer with local ensembles, including the Three Spires Orchestra, and performs regularly with the professional string quartet Classical Strings, reflecting her ongoing commitment to musical excellence both on and off the stage.

The SuperStrings ensemble brings together performers from across the county, with the following schools represented:

Ellie C (Leader), Truro High School
Sufiya P, Truro School
Ella B, Marlborough School
Melody F, Redruth School
Willow F, Redruth School
Clara S, Truro College
James P, Truro College
Edie C, Truro College
Harriet N, Truro College
Mae T, Bodmin College
Ghanja P, Truro High School
Sophie P, Penrice Academy
Joe R, Penrice Academy
Isla C, Penrice Academy
Emma K, Penrice Academy
Grace C, Penrice Academy
Lowen B, Penrice Academy
Sophie B, Penrice Academy

Mila C, Penrice Academy
Alex D, Penrice Academy
Jackson A, Penrice Academy
Sennen D, Penrice Academy
Bailey G, Penrice Academy
Ralph N, Penryn College
Enid W, Stithians School
Charlotte H, Truro College
Lilly R-F, Truro High School
Hywel B, Penair School
Eve B, Penair School
Aimee A, Truro College
Freya C, Truro High School
Poppy H, Richard Lander School
Leo C, St. Agnes ACE Academy
Agnes G, Truro College
Henry H, Truro School
Maya B, Truro School
Rosie R, Truro School

Safiya Y, Truro School
Finn G, Truro School
Elif Y, Truro School
Noah H, Truro School
Oliver G, Truro School
Darcy T, Truro School
Zara D, Truro School
Cora D, Truro School
Molly D, Truro School
Prakathi P, Bishop Bonescome CofE School
Ornella B, Penrice Academy
Isla G, Penrice Academy
Jacob R, Charlestown School
Eben B, Sir James Smith School
Jonah C, Launceston College
Morvenna M, Budehaven School
Lottie B, Budehaven School
Owen T, Coads Green School
Jasmin L, Budehaven School
Lydia P, Budehaven School

Many thanks to those people who support the CMST Superstrings, and a special thank you to those helping tonight:

Rebecca Thomas, Janet Elston, Fathyma Parker, Christine Judge, Alison Stott, Kate Tidball, Sam McCartney, Nigel Timms and Emily Hall.

Tom Middleton (CO89)

instagram.com/tommiddletonmusic/

Tom Middleton is an award-winning composer, artist, sound designer and multisensory experience architect.

Lynette Carveth (CO84)

Acclaimed singer and opera performer

Lynette (CO84) is an internationally acclaimed singer and opera performer, founder of Caprici Arte y Música and the Madrid International Choir.

Michele Deiana

Concert and Media Music Composer

Michele Deiana is a concert and media music composer based in London, classically trained across the Cagliari, Venice, and Birmingham Conservatoires.

Richard Osmond

Director of Music

Richard Osmond moved to Cornwall in 2023 to become Director of Music at Truro School, following 26 years as Director of Music at other independent schools.