Who we are

No Borders Trio is a dynamic string trio committed to breaking down barriers through live music centred around the performance of classical music in diverse community settings, such as hospitals, care homes, schools and arts venues across Scotland. The trio consists of Frances Patterson (Violin), Suzanne Godet (Viola) and Joanna Stark (Cello), all recent graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with previous experience of volunteering with non-for-profit organisations such as the Nevis Ensemble and in Dementia Day Care centres. The group formed in early 2023 through their shared passion for chamber music and drive to build stronger links between music and communities. 

In 2023 they were recipients of Glasgow UNESCO award scheme for their work in the dementia unit at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. They were selected for the Live Music Now Scotland scheme in 2024 with whom they premiered the 2024 Kimie Commission Prize ‘Dancing in Faerie’ by Connor Bristow. More recently, the group toured to the Jura region of France, the Seil Islands with support from Netherlorn Music Scheme, and collaborated with the French artist Cølibri on his upcoming album. In 2026 they were awarded the Chamber Music Scotland Small Venues Touring Fund to tour their new Soundbath concept across rural Scotland.



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