Meet The Team
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Laura Whittaker
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Laura is the creator of Bloom, who also leads our four brass band groups and big band. Since the age of 18, she has been running community groups and teaching music. She has played from the age of 7 at a range of levels, and has played in a mixture of funk, ska, soul, jazz, theatre. She is passionate about introducing people into music and proving that anyone can play an instrument and experience the many benefits that music making has to offer. -
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Carla Jane
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
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Sue Hampshire
DIRECTOR
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Jenna Duxbury
DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Beth Brierley
TREASURER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human. -
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Steph Townsend
LIBRARIAN
The Benefits Of Making Music
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One of the things that makes Bloom so unique is our community - all of our groups are friendly, welcoming and the perfect place to make new friends!
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Playing a musical instrument or singing in a choir engages your brain, memory and concentration as you learn to listen, move and respond.
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We get it, starting a new hobby can be scary but pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is the ultimate way to grow in confidence.
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Playing music or singing can lift your mood and provide a positive outlet for self-expression, connection and relaxation.
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Performing gives you the freedom to be creative and express yourself - it’s a chance to share emotion, ideas and personality!
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From concerts to competitions and exciting performances, there are always opportunities at Bloom to help you discover just how much you can achieve.
Our Groups
A Band
B Band
C Band
Beginner Brass
Bloom Community Choir (Milnrow)
Bloom Community Choir (Littleborough)
The Bloom Big Band
Find out which group
is right for you
To find out more information about our groups including rehearsal times, locations and ability levels, please visit the group pages by tapping or clicking on the images. If you need any help deciding on which group would be most suitable, please get in touch to chat with our team!
Just Starting Your Musical Journey?
If you’re a complete beginner and don’t have any musical experience, that’s no problem at all! If you’d like to try out an instrument or singing in one of our choirs, please get in touch to find out more about what opportunities we have available at Bloom. We have instruments available for hire and you can try out any of our sessions for free. Our team love working with complete beginners and we can’t wait to welcome you into our community!