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Our musicians

Director of Music

Ed Cooke-Sutton

Ed received his first organ training under Kenneth Ryder as Diocesan Organ Scholar at St Peter Mancroft, Norwich. He was simultaneously major music scholar at the King’s School, Ely. He read music at the University of Edinburgh and continued his studies at the University of Exeter, where he was Ouseley Senior Organ Scholar, researching the choral music of Giovanni Paolo Cima. Since then Ed has held various organist and choir director positions.

Ed currently directs the Harsnett Choir, Gibbons Ensemble, and Billericay Choral Society, and plays for various groups including Keepsake, and Maldon Choral Society.

Ed left the music world many years ago and took a more lucrative role in financial services. He currently works in underwriting and product development in the City of London.

He lives in Essex with his wife, daughter and miniature schnauzer. He enjoys quizzes and gin, often in combination.

Organists

We have been privileged to work with some great accompanists over the years. We are especially grateful for the hard work, talent and friendship of the following.

Graham Thorpe

Graham Thorpe has served as Organist and Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral since 2023, having previously held the position of Sub-Organist and Assistant Director of Music.

Before that, he held positions at Guildford Cathedral, St Michael Cornhill in London and the Brompton Oratory.

In September 2025, he will begin his new role as Assistance Master of Music at Norwich Cathedral.

He is a fellow of the Royal College of Organists.

Graham has played for Harsnett since 2013.

Nicholas Morris

Nicholas Morris spent his early musical years as a chorister at Westminster Abbey under the direction of James O’Donnell. He was subsequently a Music and Academic Scholar at Uppingham School. Between 2011 and 2014, Nicholas held the Organ Scholarship at Queens’ College, Cambridge, where he also read for a degree in music.

After graduation, he moved to the West Midlands and took up the post of Assistant Organist at Birmingham Cathedral.

Following a period as Assistant Organist at Clare College, Cambridge, he is now the Assistant Director of Music at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.

Nicholas has played for Harsnett since 2009.

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