Instrument Bank
Our instrument bank consists partly of Susanne Beer's personal collection of cellos and bows. Susanne made these available to her students in order to give them the best possible chance in their musical endeavours. The Foundation continues to loan these cellos and bows to talented young cellists, in Susanne's memory.
Since its formation, the collection has grown thanks to fundraising efforts and donations. We hope to continue to grow our collection in order to support more young cellists. We welcome donations or loans of cellos, bows and cases of all sizes and levels. Please be in touch if you have a cello, bow or case that might be able to support a young musician.
In deciding on instrument loans (and grants), we consider the financial situation of the family / student, as well as ability, preferring to give opportunities to those financially disadvantaged. Students who are aged 23 or less can apply to borrow a cello. Please be in touch if you would like to enquire about availability.
Since its formation, the collection has grown thanks to fundraising efforts and donations. We hope to continue to grow our collection in order to support more young cellists. We welcome donations or loans of cellos, bows and cases of all sizes and levels. Please be in touch if you have a cello, bow or case that might be able to support a young musician.
In deciding on instrument loans (and grants), we consider the financial situation of the family / student, as well as ability, preferring to give opportunities to those financially disadvantaged. Students who are aged 23 or less can apply to borrow a cello. Please be in touch if you would like to enquire about availability.
Fine Cellos
4/4 Lockey Hill, ca.1780
4/4 Hawkes 'The Professor', 1928
4/4 School of Banks, ca 1810
3/4 German C19th
3/4 German C19th
3/4 German C19th
1/2 French, Mirecourt, ca.1880
1/4-1/2 German C19th
4/4 Hawkes 'The Professor', 1928
4/4 School of Banks, ca 1810
3/4 German C19th
3/4 German C19th
3/4 German C19th
1/2 French, Mirecourt, ca.1880
1/4-1/2 German C19th
Intermediate and Student Level Cellos
We also have a selection of intermediate cellos, ranging from 1/8 to 4/4 size including Jay Haide and Stringers model cellos.