Staff & Trustees
South West Music School is staffed day to day by a small team, but supported by a large network of professional mentors, tutors and partners across the region.
Tracy Hill
SWMS General ManagerTracy is the first point of contact for all queries relating to South West Music School.
Jennie Troup
SWMS Mentor Programme ManagerJen is the main point of contact between mentors and the General Manager. Jen is also SWMS Safeguarding Lead.
Sam Egan
SWMS Team AssistantSam works alongside Tracy and Jen as SWMS team assistant.
Laura Storey
BookkeeperLaura supports the organisation within all areas of finance.
Oliver Leaman
Trustee - ChairDr Oliver Leaman has been the Director of Music at Blundell’s School since 2014.
David Butler
Trustee - FinanceDavid Butler is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience.
Philip Springate
Trustee - Mentoring & Alumni SupportPhilip is a retired Director of Music from a large Comprehensive school and parent of a gifted young musician.
Kerenza Hurr
Trustee - Alumni & SWYOKerenza Hurr is a Civil Servant with a background in the arts and charitable sectors.
Philip Dolling
Trustee - Ambassador Development & EventsPhil Dolling has a passion for music that has extended into every aspect of his career at the BBC where he became Head of Television Events.