BIOGRAPHY
Laura is in demand as a choral conductor and serves as Director of Music (Choral) at Bournville Parish Church, where she leads the thriving children’s and adults’ choirs. She is the Founder and Director of Bournville-Vocal-Ease Ladies Choir and also conducts the Bournville Bell Group (BellePlate Ringers).
Laura is the singing teacher at The Blue Coat School, Harborne, where she also directs the Year 3 Choir. She is also a recommended singing teacher for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Children’s and Youth Chorus.
Laura is deeply committed to both professional and community music-making and is a strong advocate for inclusivity. In 2024 she created and launched Breathe Collective Inclusive Choir. Breathe Collective is committed to making music accessible to all. Whether members are disabled, neurodivergent, have additional needs or an accompanying carer, Laura strives to create a safe and inclusive environment that nurtures wellbeing through togetherness and song. Breathe Collective's mission is to empower voices, reduce social isolation, and foster a compassionate and supportive community. The group are guided by the values of inclusivity, kindness, and joy.
Alongside her educational and conducting work, Laura works as a freelance lyric soprano, Musical Director and workshop facilitator across the West Midlands. She is regularly engaged by dance, drama and musical theatre organisations as a vocal coach or Musical Director for their productions.
Regarding her work as a Lyric Soprano soloist, a few memorable performances include appearing as guest soloist for The Midland’s Hospital Choir at St. Francis Church, Bournville, Birmingham Schools Wind Orchestra and the Icknield Male Voice Choir both at the Adrian Bolt Hall, Birmingham and for the Canoldir Male Voice Choir at their joint Christmas Concert with Birmingham based opera company Operamus. Also, soloing in numerous oratorio works across the West Midlands and London as well as touring the Messiah in Italy.
Laura has gained much enjoyment from performing recitals in Birmingham Conservatoire Recital Hall, Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham Cathedral, The Symphony Hall, Birmingham Council House at The Lord Mayor’s Banquet, Birmingham Town Hall and St. Francis Church, Bournville. Laura has also performed in operas such as A Fairy Queen by Purcell, The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, Dee by Robin Grant at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, and took the role of La Badessa in extracts from Puccini’s Suor Angelica during her studies at Birmingham Conservatoire. She has also had solo spots at other venues both in the United Kingdom and abroad such as the Royal College of Music in London and Cathedrals in Birmingham, Coventry, Salisbury, Ghent, Bruges, Brussels, Hamburg and Rome and at numerous Churches across the United Kingdom. Laura also performs regularly at local charity events, and can be engaged as soloist for both weddings and funerals.