Fred Cory studied at Vancouver Community College and at the University of Victoria where he earned a diploma in Jazz & Commercial music and a Bachelor of Music (flute performance) respectively. Since returning to his native Cobourg in 1995 he has become involved in the local music scene as a teacher and performer. He presently teaches woodwinds at TCS, instructs fledgling recorder players at Port Hope United Church and is busy in many and varied musical groups in the area, including the Lakeshore Recorder Group and (formerly) the Northumberland Orchestra.

Fred used to play with Ed Hoad in the Cory-Hoad Duo, playing flute and guitar duets at the Oasis Bar and Grill in Cobourg. Currently Fred can be heard at the Palm Restaurant in Port Hope every Friday night.