Emily Sheldrake

Emily Sheldrake serves as Upper Strings Tutor at the Guildhall Young Artists Norwich. She holds a RAM scholarship from childhood, studied at Chetham’s School of Music under Roger Raphael, and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a specialization in Baroque Performance. She has performed with leading baroque orchestras including the Academy of Ancient Music and Gabrieli Consort. Currently, she teaches violin at Norwich School and Wymondham College, mentoring students who achieve Grade 8 distinctions and secure placements at prestigious institutions like Royal College of Music.

Education highlights include：

• RAM scholarship studying with Fred Grinke
• Chetham’s School of Music (studied under Roger Raphael)
• Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Baroque Performance specialization)

Research interests focus on historical performance practices and violin pedagogy. Her work emphasizes period instrument techniques and Baroque-era repertoire interpretation.

Teaching achievements include student placements at：

• Chetham’s School of Music
• Purcell School
• Birmingham Conservatoire
• Trinity College London
• Royal College of Music
• Royal Northern College of Music