Katherine Hopkins

Katherine began her cello studies at 8 years of age and at 14 she gained her Licentiate Diploma of Music. She was a finalist in the Queensland Youth Concerto Competition performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D with the Queensland Youth Symphony. At the age of 17 she moved to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music and later the Royal College of Music, where she completed her Performance Degree with Honours, learning with the noted cello pedagogue, Steven Doane.
Katherine was the principal cellist for Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra for seven years. She has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, the Queensland Symphony, Southern Cross Soloists and the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra. Contemporary engagements include performances with Katy Perry and Tina Arena.
Katherine is an experienced and dedicated teacher and she has taught at many prestigious schools in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast. She currently runs a busy and successful private teaching studio.