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Celebrations for Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir Musical Director
IT IS OFTEN said that “all good things come in threes” and for Laura Freeman, Music Director of the Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir this is certainly true.
For two months in the middle of 2023, Laura’s diary is filled to the brim with concerts, performances, a major birthday, her graduation ceremony and much more.
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From a very early age, Laura’s inspirational and supportive family encouraged her interest in music. She began learning the piano aged 6 and the clarinet at 9, achieving her Grade 8 at 16 and her Grade 8 singing followed along a mere 20 years later! More recently, she added the saxophone to her portfolio and together with fellow sax teacher, Sarah Banks, they have cofounded the ‘Leicester Wind Ensemble’ who meet in Blaby on the first Sunday of each month.
In 2017, Laura decided to put a formal framework around her experience and undertake part-time study for a BA (Hons) in Music at the University of Nottingham, working alongside her freelance music tuition business. On the 1st of June, Laura gave her solo vocal performance of a collection of 12 songs entitled “Felines and Feathers” and for extra inspiration she kept a picture of her beloved cat, Cosmo, on the piano.
Following closely behind are Laura’s graduation and 50th birthday party which coincide on the same day in July. There will be no time rest because she is super busy planning the third of her ‘good things’. Recently she said “Yes!” to Simon her partner of 14 years and they are due to be married on the 14th of July.
She is a passionate advocate of learning music at any age saying “When it comes to the love of music, it doesn’t matter! Dust off that flute, dig out that clarinet, retune your old guitar or just sing out and give it a go because you never know where it will lead you.” We think it’s unlikely Laura will take things easy this summer but whatever good things come next, you can be sure there will be music and champagne.
The choir will be taking a break over the summer after their concert on 24th June but will be back on 4th September.
Carol Pick, Secretary, Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir
