Tree of Strings is a charitable music project launched in early 2026. We bring together education, support for young artists and world-class performances in unique venues in the South West.
Our Purpose
Our goal is to create live music experiences that feel intimate, adventurous and welcoming. We bring high-quality education into local schools, promote exceptional young artists at the start of their careers and curate performances in inspiring places.
We exist to help more people feel that classical and contemporary music belong to them.
Three ways we make an impact
Education creates opportunity. Young artists develop their voice. Performance brings it to audiences.
We work with primary and SEND schools, embedding high-quality music-making into pupils’ daily lives.
We provide exceptional early-career musicians with opportunities to perform, experiment, collaborate and grow artistically.
We curate intimate, adventurous and welcoming concerts that bring world-leading musicians to inspiring rural settings.
Why we are doing this
Live music in the UK is under pressure. Touring is harder, local provision is shrinking and it is increasingly difficult for young artists to build sustainable careers. At the same time, many people who might love this music still feel it is not really “for them”.
Tree of Strings is our response. We want to create spaces where high-level music-making feels relaxed rather than formal, where audiences feel welcome, whether it is their first concert or their hundredth, and where talented young artists can grow. We work closely with local communities, schools and partners to build something that is rooted in place and open to everyone.
Rooted in the South West
Our home ground is the South West of England, with a particular focus on Dorset and the surrounding counties.
We collaborate with schools, venues and community partners in coastal towns and rural villages, as well as in historic churches and halls that offer a strong sense of place. From time to time, we also connect with audiences further afield through touring projects and partnerships.
Cellist, curator and educator Adrian leads the musical direction and programming for Tree of Strings, bringing together established artists and emerging talent in concerts across the South West.
Elinor oversees daily operations and strategic development for Tree of Strings: connecting artists, venues, schools and supporters, and keeping education, development and performance work joined up.
Ellen designs and delivers full-school workshops and year-group sessions across the academic year. She connects this to our wider programme so the children can meet artists and perform together.
