Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68FOCUS - DECEMBER 2016 41 Music’s value extends beyond notes on a staff, scales, and chords; beyond concerts and recordings. It might inspire you to find the dance floor. It could embody relaxation, whether you’re playing an instru- ment or simply listening. It holds the power to uplift a sombre mood. However you might possibly be af- fected by music, in some way, you are. A passion for music directed the course of Leslie Ann Bradley’s life. “I was a horribly shy child,” she admits candidly. “But even from an early age, music took me to another place, where being front and centre felt ‘right.’ It was my outlet.” The pages of music history are pep- pered with reports of blinding flashes where an artist – or possibly a shrewd manager – recognizes the scope of his or her potential. In Leslie Ann’s case, no such epiphany occurred. “I knew, early, that I could sing and that I enjoyed it. My parents sup- ported that interest, so I started vocal lessons at seven, and also took piano. My experience was well rounded.” Raw talent can provide only an en- try point to a lifetime career. Teachers shape the budding artist, and Leslie Somet hing Sing to About Hitting all the Right Notes Leslie Ann performing in “The Marriage of Figaro”. ...................... Please turn to page 42