Laura grew up in Wantagh, New York and attended Boston Conservatory of Music where she received a Bachelors in Music. She joined New Phil in 2004, works as a flute teacher and also plays with the Mercury Orchestra. Husband Doug plays bassoon, daughter Emily plays flute while son Dan played trombone and electric bass! When not at New Phil, Laura enjoys biking, walking, or hiking with Doug in Stockbridge, MA. Fun fact: she’s a HUGE Celtics fan and has an awesome shamrock tattoo!