James Bull - Musical Director
James started his musical career as a boy Chorister in Llandaff Cathedral, later becoming Organ Scholar at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Cardiff. Finishing with a Music degree from Cardiff University, James then developed his varied career both as an organ recitalist, and as accompanist and choirmaster with choral groups across South Wales. James was a frequent student at the Oundle International Festival for organists, receiving a number of the prestigious recital awards. He has also attended the Eton Choral Courses under Ralph Allwood. In January 2014, he was appointed as accompanist to St Donats Chorale, and subsequently appointed as Musical Director of St Donats Chorale in January 2023.

Sally Tarlton - Accompanist
Sally lives in Llantwit Major and has had an extensive teaching practice both at the Llandaff Cathedral School and privately. However, she has now retired from teaching. She has been the accompanist and continuo player for the Cardiff Bach Choir for 20 years. She was accompanist for the Cardiff University Chorus for many years until Lockdown got in the way! She plays regularly for the Llantwit Ladies Choir, and is called upon frequently by many choirs, both male voice and others. She is delighted to be back accompanying St Donats Chorale after being with the group at its founding in 2009. Sally and her husband, Antony, have a talented son Ben, who is making a name for himself as a solo cellist. They all help to run the Llantwit Major Chamber Music Festival which performs in St Illtyd’s Church in March each year.