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The Contemporary Choral Academy

Discover what this new organisation based here in the Southwest can offer you - more

Starting April 2008

Youth Training Choir

At last! An opportunity for 11 to 16 year-olds to develop a good, safe vocal technique in a supportive and fun group environment - more

Starting September 2008

One-year Choral Training Course

Build choral & vocal skills, musicianship and confidence in your singing - more


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Choral Academy

Find your true passionate voice!

Have you always wanted to sing?

Were you told at school that you couldn't?

People like you are learning to sing right now!

If you have that hidden desire to sing, or sing better, and want to find a way that is perfect for you, we have something that will suit you.

Explore this website to find out more about singing lessons in the South Devon area with Sandra Smith, a teacher with 25 years experience performing and teaching - and feel free to phone or email with any queries you may have, and see how Sandra and the Contemporary Choral Academy could provide your next step.

Individual Sessions
Sandra offers single sessions or series of lessons depending on your needs. She has developed her own unique programme of teaching covering all aspects of vocal coaching and more. Discover more - here.

Choir Courses & Workshops
Sandra offers a number of different workshop and course opportunities so that new singers may enjoy a full-on choir experience! There's no need to be able to read music - just the ability to listen well, have a go, and above all to have fun! Discover more - here.

The Contemporary Choral Academy
The role of this overseeing body is to pull together under one banner everything that Sandra does, so that she can offer a comprehensive and exciting approach to choral teaching here in the South Devon area (Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, Torbay, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, etc.)
Individuals, existing choral groups, choir leaders, and even the corporate sector will be able to benefit from the expertise and rich experience on offer through the Contemporary Choral Academy. Discover more - here.


Sandra on Radio Devon

Thursday 17th April 2008:
Jo Loosemore interviewed Sandra Smith about her work and the Contemporary Choral Academy for The Review arts programme on BBC Radio Devon.

Devon's Diva Dawns
With Sandra's help, BBC Radio Devon has put together its own unique dawn chorus, following an appeal for women called Dawn to join a very special choir.
The story of the making of this Dawn Chorus will be broadcast on BBC Radio Devon's early morning breakfast show on Thursday 1st May 2008, and their recording can be heard at 7.15am on Friday 2nd May along with a further interview with Sandra - don't miss it!
More details - here
Corporate work
Choir coaching and singing workshops are ideally suited for corporate training and motivational team-building events - especially for those who might enjoy a less competitive and more creative activity. Does this sound like you and your work colleagues?
- find out more



Great group dynamics

What students have said:

"Sandra's teaching opens up much: so much more than your voice. You will discover muscles you never knew existed, and emotions that you never realised were blocking your singing voice.
- Ruth

I have been having singing lessons with Sandra for four months now, and have learnt to breathe in a way that has helped me feel more relaxed and centred in my everyday life too."
- Katie
Sandra Smith - Singing teacher and Choir coach
21 Chapel St, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AQ
tel: 01364 643105 • email: sandra@singingandbreathing.co.uk
www.singingandbreathing.co.uk