Sara Lane Rees is the director of Sarabande and a professional cellist who achieved a Masters from the Royal Northern College of Music. With over 15 years of experience directing music ensembles, Sara also works with the Royal Shakespeare Company and local orchestras, has played at the Royal Albert Hall, performed with the CBSO, appeared on Top of the Pops and toured with bands including James.

Known for her vibrant energy and excellent communication skills, Sara brings a dynamic presence to every performance. She is passionate about using music to create a beautiful ambiance and lasting memories.

Jacqueline Hill graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire before completing a post grad at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Jacqueline has pursued a varied career mixing musical styles; she has toured with classical and pop artists including Yehudi Menhuin, Nigel Kennedy, Barry Manilow, Chris de Burgh and The Who. Jacqueline has performed with artists such as Cliff Richard, Alice Cooper, Damon Albarn and Paul Young.

As a member of the English Symphony Orchestra for over 25 years, Jacqueline is now enjoying spending time on other musical projects communicating to others through the therapy of music.

Jo Shim graduated from the Purcell School of Music, the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She had the privilege of collaborating with incredible musicians who inspired the joy of discovering new perspectives of making music!

With more than 10 years as a professional musician, Jo is a firm believer in the power of music. Chamber music can be the purest form of communication. It brings together harmony, expression and colour in a way that enables music to be felt, explored and enjoyed by all. Jo strives to show people the significance of these qualities in music and to share them with the world.