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
Head of Learning
Head of Learning

Paul Smyth
Assistant Head
Head of Participation
Head of Participation

Lou Pickett
Head of Operations

Lee Hume
Head of Finance

Jane Swindells
Primary Curriculum Manager

Ben Dowsett
Secondary Curriculum Manager

John Randall
Music Centres Manager

Elizabeth Leondaritis
Youth Engagement Manager

Sarah O’Connell
Tuition Manager

Lynelle Harding
Finance Manager

Mike Hart
Stock Control Manager

Rachel Maby
Schools Singing Leader

Chloe Breach
Senior Arts Administrator

Heather Downie
Arts Administrator

Shelley Young
Schools Administrator

Jo Anderson
Schools Administrator

Nicola Lowe
Schools Administrator
Customer Accounts Administrators
Mandy Gibbard
Maddie Maddison
Kate Wright