About us
About us
Emily Crook
CLARINET/EB
Headley Trust Scholar at the Royal College of Music, studying with leading clarinetists. Currently on trial as principal with Manchester Camerata and freelances with ensembles including the BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, and English National Opera.
Ed Pelham
BASS CLARINET/CLARINET
Studied at the Royal College of Music and completed a master’s in Stockholm. Now dedicated to the bass clarinet, he performs with the Hyde Quartet and curates recital programs, alongside orchestral work under conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, Martyn Brabbins, and the late Andrew Davies.
Ellie Kershaw
BASS CLARINET/CLARINET
Graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Headley Trust Scholar at the Royal College of Music. A dedicated music educator, she performs as a chamber musician and has freelanced with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Hannah Shimwell
CLARINET/BASS CLARINET
RCM Master’s student and Wilkins-Mackerras Award holder. Freelances with ensembles including the BBC Symphony and Britten Sinfonia, while also exploring folk traditions and new collaborative projects.
Formed in 2020, the Hyde Quartet is a dynamic ensemble of Royal College of Music students and alumni. Since their debut, the clarinet quartet has gained recognition as winners of the Tunnell Trust Award, the RCM Ensemble Competition, and the Boconnoc Award, as well as finalists in the Royal Overseas League competition.
They have appeared at leading venues including the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Rooms and St John’s Smith Square, and have performed as part of festivals such as the Great Exhibition Road Festival. The quartet has also benefited from mentorship by acclaimed clarinetists Richard Hosford, Timothy Lines, and Peter Sparks.
Dedicated to expanding the clarinet quartet repertoire, the ensemble has premiered commissioned works and continues to collaborate with contemporary composers. Alongside their concert appearances, they are committed to outreach through programs like Deal Music & Arts, inspiring young musicians and sharing the joy of music with new audiences.
Formed in 2020, the Hyde Quartet is a dynamic ensemble of Royal College of Music students and alumni. Since their debut, the clarinet quartet has gained recognition as winners of the Tunnell Trust Award, the RCM Ensemble Competition, and the Boconnoc Award, as well as finalists in the Royal Overseas League competition.
They have appeared at leading venues including the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Rooms and St John’s Smith Square, and have performed as part of festivals such as the Great Exhibition Road Festival. The quartet has also benefited from mentorship by acclaimed clarinetists Richard Hosford, Timothy Lines, and Peter Sparks.
Dedicated to expanding the clarinet quartet repertoire, the ensemble has premiered commissioned works and continues to collaborate with contemporary composers. Alongside their concert appearances, they are committed to outreach through programs like Deal Music & Arts, inspiring young musicians and sharing the joy of music with new audiences.
Formed in 2020, the Hyde Quartet is a dynamic ensemble of Royal College of Music students and alumni. Since their debut, the clarinet quartet has gained recognition as winners of the Tunnell Trust Award, the RCM Ensemble Competition, and the Boconnoc Award, as well as finalists in the Royal Overseas League competition.
They have appeared at leading venues including the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Rooms and St John’s Smith Square, and have performed as part of festivals such as the Great Exhibition Road Festival. The quartet has also benefited from mentorship by acclaimed clarinetists Richard Hosford, Timothy Lines, and Peter Sparks.
Dedicated to expanding the clarinet quartet repertoire, the ensemble has premiered commissioned works and continues to collaborate with contemporary composers. Alongside their concert appearances, they are committed to outreach through programs like Deal Music & Arts, inspiring young musicians and sharing the joy of music with new audiences.
About us
Emily Crook
CLARINET/E FLAT CLARINET
Headley Trust Scholar at the Royal College of Music, studying with leading clarinetists. Currently on trial as principal with Manchester Camerata and freelances with ensembles including the BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, and English National Opera.
Emily Crook
CLARINET/E FLAT CLARINET
Headley Trust Scholar at the Royal College of Music, studying with leading clarinetists. Currently on trial as principal with Manchester Camerata and freelances with ensembles including the BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, and English National Opera.
Ed Pelham
BASS CLARINET
Studied at the Royal College of Music and completed a master’s in Stockholm. Now dedicated to the bass clarinet, he performs with the Hyde Quartet and curates recital programs, alongside orchestral work under conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, Martyn Brabbins, and the late Andrew Davies.
Ed Pelham
BASS CLARINET
Studied at the Royal College of Music and completed a master’s in Stockholm. Now dedicated to the bass clarinet, he performs with the Hyde Quartet and curates recital programs, alongside orchestral work under conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, Martyn Brabbins, and the late Andrew Davies.
Ellie Kershaw
CLARINET/E FLAT CLARINET
Graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Headley Trust Scholar at the Royal College of Music. A dedicated music educator, she performs as a chamber musician and has freelanced with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Ellie Kershaw
CLARINET/E FLAT CLARINET
Graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Headley Trust Scholar at the Royal College of Music. A dedicated music educator, she performs as a chamber musician and has freelanced with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Hannah Shimwell
CLARINET
RCM Master’s student and Wilkins-Mackerras Award holder. Freelances with ensembles including the BBC Symphony and Britten Sinfonia, while also exploring folk traditions and new collaborative projects.
Hannah Shimwell
CLARINET
RCM Master’s student and Wilkins-Mackerras Award holder. Freelances with ensembles including the BBC Symphony and Britten Sinfonia, while also exploring folk traditions and new collaborative projects.
Awards
Awards
Awards
2025 - 2026
Winner of the Tunnell Trust Award
2025 - 2026
Winner of the Tunnell Trust Award
2025 - 2026
Winner of the Tunnell Trust Award
2024
Winner of the Royal College of Music Ensemble Competition
2024
Winner of the Royal College of Music Ensemble Competition
2024
Winner of the Royal College of Music Ensemble Competition
2023
Recipient of the Boconnoc Award (RCM chamber residency + concert series)
2023
Recipient of the Boconnoc Award (RCM chamber residency + concert series)
2023
Recipient of the Boconnoc Award (RCM chamber residency + concert series)
2022
Winner of the June Emerson Music Launchpad Prize
2022
Winner of the June Emerson Music Launchpad Prize
2022
Winner of the June Emerson Music Launchpad Prize
Performances
Performances
Performances
Enjoy one of our recent performances.
Enjoy one of our recent performances.
An excerpt from Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18 – 4th Movement, performed by the Hyde Clarinet Quartet.
Our reach
Our reach
Our reach
As well as performing on stage, the Hyde Quartet is dedicated to sharing music with younger generations. Through the Deal Music & Arts outreach program, they bring live performances into primary schools across southern England, inspiring children to discover and enjoy classical music.
As well as performing on stage, the Hyde Quartet is dedicated to sharing music with younger generations. Through the Deal Music & Arts outreach program, they bring live performances into primary schools across southern England, inspiring children to discover and enjoy classical music.
As well as performing on stage, the Hyde Quartet is dedicated to sharing music with younger generations. Through the Deal Music & Arts outreach program, they bring live performances into primary schools across southern England, inspiring children to discover and enjoy classical music.
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For bookings, collaborations, or general enquiries.
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