Kathy Russell has her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Victoria, as well as many notable scholarships and awards. She has enjoyed great success at the piano, performing in Canada, the United States, and in Europe.  In 2015, Kathy was awarded for outstanding Choral Accompaniment by the BC Choral Federation.

Kathy currently accompanies the Greater Victoria Police Chorus and the Avalon Singers. Since 2009, Kathy had run her own piano studio – “The Painted Piano” and that was home to many students of all ages. Of Late, Kathy is persuing a whole new career path and is studying to be a Pharmacy Technician. She has assured us all that she will remain with her Avalon Singers. We are truly blessed!