www.singingandbreathing.co.uk
– vocal tuition for individuals and groups

Resources

Useful links and further resources

Fellow tutors, facilitators and organisations

Drum Crazy
Fun days, corporate training, festivals, etc., – for all ages, from toddlers to oldies! Fantastic, dynamic leaders excelling in drum workshops.
www.drumcrazy.co.uk

The School of Movement Medicine
Movement Medicine is Susannah and Ya’Acov Darling Khan’s unique approach to human evolution and transformation through movement, meditation and ecstatic dance.
www.schoolofmovementmedicine.com

Julian Marshall
Teacher and songwriter of Marshall Hain and Flying Lizards fame. Songwriting courses from a man with years of experience in the business.
Telephone: 01803 840024

Rise Up Singing Voice Camp
A summer camp as part of the Qi Gong Southwest programme.
www.qigong-southwest.co.uk

SHAC Theatre Company
Innovative children's theatre run by film and stage actor Rebecca Crookshank in Kingsbridge.
Tel: 07812 160251
Email: contactus:theshac.co.uk
Web: www.theshac.co.uk

John Walter
Composer and pianist , well worth a listen!
www.john-walter.co.uk

Associated Choirs

Ploughcappella - The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington, North Devon.
(World Music.) Choir Leader - Alison Whittall. Alison is also available to run workshops. Contact 01805 624624.
Junior Ploughcappella starting soon for 12 -18 years. Music is taught by ear and all are welcome.

The Mayflower Chorus
Plymouth. All female choir (Barbershop Style). Member of Sweet Adelines organisation. Leader Sarah Gill.
www.freewebs.com/plymouthmayflowers/
Email: plymouthmayflowerchorus@blueyonder.co.uk

The Chordettes
All female choir. Leader - Peter Nugent (Member of British Barbershop Organisation). Contact Joan Curtis 07891 658741 for more details.

Sidmouth Gospel Choir
Friendly, easy -going choir -performs at local events. (Open to all Christian and non-Christian members.) Angie Carney 01395 514350

St Thomas's Gospel Choir - large gospel choir in Exeter contact Kathy Rufolo. See Facebook page and website.

Ashburton Singers - led by Bridget Ansell - see web site for details. A classical mixed voice choir. They perform regulaly and welcome new members

Contemporary Choral Academy Associated Teachers

Jennifer Caron
Classical master teacher working in the professional opera field in London. Takes professional working singers only. Works particularly on breathing and integration techniques and is a master of interpretation. (Sandra's teacher!) Please only call if you are in the operatic field
Tel: 020 8579 4783

Rosa Rebecka
One of the up-coming singers on the folk circuit, Rosa Rebecka has supported Waterson/Carthy , Cara Dillon and others. Catch her in concert – sweet vocals, soothing harmonies and fabulous, mythical lyrics! Third album recently released. Teaches singing and encourages songwriting with students in Okehampton area.
www.rebeckasongs.com

Alex Cross
Singing & Guitar Tuition
An experienced performer and teacher in the Bishopsteignton area. Can help with songwriting too. Gentle and encouraging teaching style for children and adults.
Tel: 01626 870964 - Mob: 0779 914 8209 - Email: thealexcross@hotmail.com

Verity Standen
Teaching young people to create music in London.
www.klcc.co.uk

Websites and the media

SoundArt Radio
Innovative and diverse Community Radio serving the Totnes, South Devon area and on the web too - check it out!
www.soundartradio.org.uk

Breathe Magazine
Sandra is an occasional article contributor for this publication. See Issue 86 for an article about breathing and singing.
www.breathe-mag.co.uk



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'One BIG Sing' - concert Feb 10th 2012 Buckfastleigh


Articles:

'How Can a Songbird Sing?' – an article by Sandra Smith in Breathe magazine
This article by Sandra originally appeared in Breathe Magazine (Issue 86) and is presented here as a scanned jpg image opening in a new window - click here


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Sandra Smith - Singing teacher and Choir coach
21 Chapel St, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AQ
tel: 01364 643105 • email: sandra@singingandbreathing.co.uk
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