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 School and Clifton College, two of Bristol's leading Independent Schools. In the state sector, Laura works for South Gloucestershire Music Service, for whom she tutors the Brass section at Yate Music Centre's Senior Wind Band  and the Horn section at South Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra. She also works for Bristol Arts & Music Service and founded their Horn School in 2007. In addition, Laura teaches privately in the Bristol area.

Laura also works extensively as an  Animateur with recent employers including St Andrew's School Cromhall, Broadway Infant School Yate, St Luke's School Swindon, HM Prison Service, Ansford School, the Bristol Music Manifesto, the Bristol Ensemble, Thaxted Festival, The European Union Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Welsh National Opera, WNO MAX 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 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.