Laura Lawless has been making music in the sacred setting since 2001 when she joined the music ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas. Initially serving as a cantor and trumpet player, Laura’s role expanded to choir director and pianist/organist and ultimately led her to the position of Music Director for the linked parish community of St. Martin of Tours and St. Thomas Aquinas. Equipped with a BA in Music and a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Buffalo State College, as well as a Master’s in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, Laura has been teaching music in the school setting since 2003. Laura co-founded The South Buffalo School of Music which provides private music instruction to students of Notre Dame and members of the surrounding community. She is also on staff at Bishop Timon St. Jude where she teaches band, chorus, and music technology. Laura owns and operates an entertainment company, Sound Solutions of WNY, through which she provides live music and DJ Services for weddings and other events.
Laura considers herself blessed to have heard and answered the call to make music for worship for our two parishes. Her greatest blessings include God’s gift of music, the camaraderie of the South Buffalo community, and most importantly, the abundant love of her amazing three children and ever supportive husband, Matt.