During her studies at the RWCMD and the RNCM Laura demonstrated a keen interest in and aptitude for, Music in Community and Educational contexts. She was awarded a Distinction in Education Projects by the RNCM.
Laura teaches Horn at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Clifton College and Dean Close Independent Schools. She also works for South Gloucestershire Music Service and Bristol Arts & Music Service in addition to teaching privately in the Bristol area.
In addition to teaching Horn, Laura directs and coaches ensembles. She is Co-Founder and Co-Musical Director of the Bristol School's Symphonic Brass Ensemble, Assistant Conductor and Brass Tutor of Yate Music Centre Senior Wind Band and Horn Tutor for both the South Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra and the Bristol School's Philharmonia.
Laura also works extensively as a Creative Workshop Leader and Community Musician. Recent employers include the Bristol Ensemble, St George's Brandon Hill, St Andrew's School Cromhall, Broadway Infant School Yate, St Luke's School Swindon, HM Prison Service, Ansford School, the Bristol Music Manifesto, Thaxted Festival, The European Union Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Welsh National Opera Max Department and the West of England Philharmonic Orchestra.
So, why do I do it?
'Music Education has always been an area of great interest and importance to me. I see participation in community music and education projects as an intrinsic part of any musicians role in society, because I believe passionately in the power of music, not only as a motivator and catalyst for educational and social development, but as a universal means of communication and a great leveler, that is inclusive and accessible and should be available to people from all walks of life. I have an infectious enthusiasm for music, particularly with regard to generating interest in my own Instrument the French Horn, and I am keen to develop my involvement in this area of work as much as possible.'
Legal Info - Child Protection Information & Public Liability Cover...
I currently hold enhanced CRB disclosures endorsed by Dean Close, Bristol Arts & Music Service, Clifton College, QEH, South Gloucestershire Music Service and Education Group Ltd. I also have Public Liability Insurance with a £10,000,000 limit of indemnity (worldwide) provided by Hencilla Canworth, through my membership of the Musicians Union. In addition I recently completed first aid training provided by Youth Arts Wales.