Sandy Marron - Director

Sandy (Robinson) Marron has been the Musical Director of Lions Gate Chorus since November 1st, 1991. Her 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 honour in Sweet Adelines International - 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONS - a dream she has held for the 32 years she’s been the Director of Lions Gate Chorus. Sandy is a Master 700 Director in the Director Certification Program, the highest designation possible in Sweet Adelines, and is a Certified Sound Judge. In addition to her role as the Musical Director of Lions Gate Chorus, Sandy is a professional choral coach, travelling the world to help groups prepare for competitions. 

Sandy sings 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. And with Lions Gate’s recent world championship, Sandy became one of a very small handful of people in the world who share the title of international chorus champion director and international quartet champion singer! 

On a personal note, 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 AZ, and their younger son Austin lives in White Rock with girlfriend Sophia. Both young men also love to sing barbershop!