Pamela is mum to both girls and plays second violin in the Quartet. She studied violin, piano and voice (contralto) at the Royal Manchester College of Music before starting a highly successful career as an instrumental teacher. She has trained several youth orchestras and string orchestras and many of her pupils have gone on to study music and made it their career.
David, father of the girls and husband of Pam, plays ‘cello in the Quartet. He studied bass and composition at the RMCM, where he met Pam. He has divided his professional life between teaching and playing - he also plays bass guitar in various jazz, dance and cabaret venues. Three of his compositions have been broadcast on radio by the BBC and he has conducted a number of youth orchestras in this country or on foreign tours.