He holds an B.M. Degree in Applied Flute from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and a Masters of Music Degree in Music Composition from the Boston Conservatory of Music During the early 70’s at Fisk University he appeared as soloist with such jazz greats as Quincy Jones and the late Duke Ellington. Lawrence is a member of the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra at the New England Conservatory of Music and plays the Contrabass flute, touring France, Ireland and Germany. During the Winter Season, Lawrence plays with the Melrose Symphony Orchestra.