We are most fortunate to be accompanied over the years by one of the following busy, talented musicians, depending on their availability.
Kevin Bull
Kevin Bull was educated at the Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone. He started piano lessons at the age of eight with Mrs K. Mannering and ended them with Mr K. Alladine of Hastings.
In 1979, Kevin achieved his Associateship of the London College of Music for playing the Pianoforte. In subsequent years, he gained a Diploma in Music and a B. A. Honours Degree having studied with the Open University.
Tracey Laws
Tracey has studied music since the age of 9 beginning with piano, and gravitating to the church organ in 2001. She has studied the organ with the Royal School of Church Music, and attained a BA (Hons) degree in Church Music in 2015. She has been a peripatetic organist since 2014 and is currently supporting music and worship in the parish of Denswood, St Teresa's RC church Ashford, St Andrew's RC church Tenterden, St John the Baptist church Smallhythe, Church of St Augustine Brookland.
Tracey is also a fully trained celebrant, and a funeral lay minister within the Church of England. In her spare time she enjoys singing, conducting, cooking, swimming, reading, patchwork and quilting, Women's Institute; and organising village events.
Damien Smith
Damien began to play the piano at the age of five and ever since has had a strong passion for music. His tastes are quite varied, with a particular fondness for jazz but at the same time liking all other styles including classical music. His singing voice began to mature during his mid to late teens and since then he has sung in stage shows, choirs, bands and other musical groups. He started playing the saxophone when he was sixteen and it has always played a key role in Damien’s repertoire.
Since completing his Degree (MA in Music Performance), Damien performs regularly as well as teaching and participating in musical workshops around the country.
Brian Thorne
Brian began his musical education locally, studying violin, piano theory and organ. Whilst reading music at York University he was a choral scholar at York Cathedral.
As a liturgical organist he has played at most of the churches in Folkestone and Hythe, as well as many other in Kent and beyond. He worked as accompanist for the Agape Choir in 2022 and 2023, has given a number of organ recitals and also plays jazz piano.
