Instrumentalists

The Musicians

"...The whole assembly bowed in worship, while the musicians played and the trumpets sounded..."
-- Second Chronicles of the Old Testament, Chapter 2, Verse 29

Leaders of Worship

KIT's instrumental contributors are available for solo or band support for Services of Worship, concerts or incidental accompaniment at conferences, luncheons or wherever music is requested.

Garlan Garner
Keyboards, Vocals

Garlan has played for contemporary Christian and Gospel artists such as Martha Munizzi and Rosanne Rosario and in venues like Chicago’s Apollo Theatre. He serves as a keyboardist for Bellevue Baptist Church, Chicago, IL.

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Otrie Barrett Jr.
Reeds, Vocals

Otrie brings unique musical and theological insight to KIT from his years studying and playing jazz, serving in the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps, and using these music gifts in houses of worship in the U.S. and abroad.

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Accompanists and Teachers

KIT musical director Garlan Garner has supported numerous gospel singers across the globe on keyboards, and as has the versatile Otrie Barrett Jr., on a variety of instruments, primarily woodwinds. Both Garlan and Otrie may be heard across various recording platforms on Internet media.

THE MUSICIANS

Aaron Allmon

PERCUSSION

Aaron is a highly visible percussionist throughout the Chicagoland area, often accompanying respected singers or serving in the pit bands of theater productions...as well as filling in with KIT Ministries and other worship ensembles .

Tim Bourne

BASS

A versatile musician, Tim is a former rock-band bass player who is now a songwriter, arranger and instructor. In addition to bass, Tim plays woodwinds, teaches music and resides in suburban Chicago.

Kurt Nelsen

PERCUSSION

Kurt is a guitarist and percussionist who holds a BA in Music Education from Trinity International University. Early in his ministry career, Kurt toured with “The Nelsen Brothers” spreading the Gospel through music, sketch comedy and personal testimony.

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