Stella Calver

Stella Calver holds a Lecturer role within the Guildhall Young Artists Norwich, focusing on music education and performance. She completed a Licentiateship in Piano Performing and Teaching from Trinity College of Music, London, and a PGCE in Music Education from Edgehill University. As a Teaching Partner with The Da Capo Music Foundation, she specializes in musicianship classes for young children, combining Dalcroze Eurhythmics methods with practical music instruction. She has held Director of Music roles in schools across Suffolk, West London, and South East London, emphasizing community engagement through music.

• Education: Licentiateship (Trinity College London), PGCE (Edgehill University)

Her research interests center on early childhood music education and accessibility, particularly through Sistema-inspired programs. She has coordinated the Gorleston St Andrews Festival for a decade, expanding outreach initiatives to support amateur musicians. Awards include recognition from The Dalcroze Society (UK).

Stella maintains a private teaching practice and has contributed to Sistema, Norwich. Her work focuses on bridging formal and informal music education, fostering creative expression among young learners.