John Keys – Director of Music JOHN KEYS has been Director of Music at St Maryıs for 21 years. In that time the artistic life of the church has bloomed in his hands and continues to evolve. As well as being responsible for the provision of music for services at St Maryıs, being Artistic Director of the Orchestra of the Restoration and having a heavy teaching load, he is in great demand as accompanist, continuo player and recitalist. Andrew Abbott - Organist Andrew Abbott studied organ in Birmingham under George Miles at Harborne Parish Church. He played regularly at St. David's Shenley Green before being appointed assistant organist at St. Martin's in the Bull Ring while still at school. During his music degree at Nottingham University he received organ tuition from John Keys and won the University’s Barber Organ Scholarship. After graduating, Andrew was appointed as assistant organist at St. Mary's. Andrew is well known locally as a recitalist, accompanist and continuo player. Assistant Organist – Dr Paul Sibly.
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