Meet the team
Bringing high-quality music education to children and young people in West Sussex.
James Underwood,
Chief Executive
“Back in 2013, West Sussex County Council took the bold step to embark on a project aimed at creating an independent, charitable organisation to continue the delivery of music education to the schools and children of West Sussex, and West Sussex Music was born. Suffice to say, the initiative has been a great success and I am hugely proud of where we are today. We have continued to nurture, inspire and enrich the lives of children through the transformational power of music as well as expanding our range of specialist support for schools. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all those who have helped and supported us along the way.”

Alison Sutton
Assistant Head

Lou Pickett
HR Manager

Angela Croucher
Head of Finance

Lynelle Raymond
Finance Manager

David Bennet
Head of Music Centres

Paul Smyth
Head of Contemporary Instruments

Sarah Forbes
Director of West Sussex Youth Choirs

Ben Dowsett
Leader for School Engagement (Secondary)

Jane Swindells
Leader For School Engagement (Primary)

Louise Brooksbank
Schools Administrator

Jo Anderson
Schools Administrator

Mike Hart
Stock Control Manager

Chloe Atkins
Senior Arts Administrator

Heather Downie
Arts Administrator
Emily Baldwin
Senior Administrator
Jade Brewster
Administrator
Maddie Maddison
Administrator
Mandy Gibbard
Customer Service Administrator