San Diego Chorus Welcomes Coach Sandy Marron of Lions Gate Chorus for 2025 Winter Recharge

​The San Diego Chorus is delighted to welcome coach Sandy Marron to their 2025 Winter Recharge. Sandy has served as the Musical Director of Lions Gate Chorus in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1991. She is a Certified Sound Judge and Faculty Member of Sweet Adelines International. Under Sandy's direction, the Lions Gate Chorus is known for creative, high-energy performances that are relatable, humorous, and heartfelt.

Marron's extensive training in classical piano (Grade X Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto), Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Music Education from the University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), and vocal jazz & classical choral singing and conducting have all contributed to her success as a dynamic leader in the choral world.

​In November 2023, Sandy led her chorus to achieve the highest honor in Sweet Adelines International when they won the title of 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONS - a dream she has held for 32 years. Sandy is a Master 700 Director in the Director Certification Program, the highest designation possible in Sweet Adelines. In addition to her role as the Musical Director of Lions Gate Chorus, Sandy is a professional choral coach, traveling the world to help groups prepare for competitions. ​

​Sandy sang tenor with Brava!, 2004 International Quartet Champions, Canada's very first “Queens of Harmony”. The singers of Brava are active members and leaders in Lions Gate Chorus. With Lions Gate’s recent world championship, Sandy became one of a select group of musical leaders who share the title of international chorus champion director and international quartet champion singer. Prior to singing with Brava, Sandy sang with Glow quartet, the 2016 International 9th Place Medalist. 

Sandy is married to Tim Marron, a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, an active singing coach and stage & screen actor. Sandy and Tim live in White Rock with their kitties, Robert & Cora. Their older son Connor lives in Phoenix, Arizona and their younger son Austin lives in White Rock with girlfriend Sophia. Both young men are also barbershop singers.

The San Diego Chorus hosts Recharge weekends for Chorus Members bi-annually. Recharge weekends are part of ongoing investments to develop musical and performance excellence. The 3-day events are coaching intensives, featuring Guest coaches from across the U.S. and internationally. The San Diego Chorus was recently awarded the 7th place International Medal at the 2024 Sweet Adelines International Chorus Competition in Kansas City. The chorus is now preparing to take the stage in April of 2025 for regional competition.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nicole Knox sings with Nick of Time A Cappella Quartet and is a lead in  the San Diego Chorus, where she was named the 2023 Sweet Adeline of the Year. A fractional Chief Marketing Officer by trade, she encourages organizations and singers by sharing her time and expertise in support of best-in-class brand, marketing and communications.

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ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO CHORUS
Founded in 1951, the San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International performs award-winning, four-part harmony in the barbershop style. Twice named International Chorus Champion of Women’s Barbershop Harmony, the nonprofit performing arts organization entertains in many musical genres along with its signature vibrant choreography. Led by Master Director and Sweet Adelines International Faculty, Kathleen Hansen, the San Diego Chorus is dedicated to local education, entertainment and competition. The Chorus welcomes women and non-binary treble singers who share a love of music and dedication to personal and musical growth regardless of age, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender expression. Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday evenings in Room 207 of the Casa del Prado building in Balboa Park. Additional information can be found on their website at SanDiegoChorus.org.  ​​

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ABOUT SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL
Sweet Adelines International is a musical force in the United States and around the world. The organization is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma where it was founded in 1945. This nonprofit music education organization is one of the world's largest singing organizations for women, encompassing more than 25,000 members, 1,200 registered quartets, and 600 choruses in the United States, Australia, Canada, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Wales. More information is available at http://www.sweetadelineintl.org. ​