PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Discover Sandra's leadership at Harmony - The Music School and Harmony International Limited, where she drives innovative programs and global collaborations, empowering aspiring musicians.

Harmony-The Music School, Bangalore, India, 2008 - present

Founder and Director

  • Curriculum Head - Oversee curricula development for

    multiple programs at the school for children and adults

  • Vocal Coach and Voice Teacher - Sessions for

    advanced students, 2008 - 2022

  • Youth Music Mentor - Preparing, supporting and

    counselling students interested in pursuing music in higher education. 21 students coached and accepted offers, 11 with full or partial scholarships at colleges and conservatories including Royal College of Music, Berklee, Oxford University, National University Singapore, Royal Northern College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Brown University, Westminster Choir College among others, since 2013

The Harmony Chorus, 2011 - present

Artistic Director

  • Led performances at music festivals across India

  • Planned and directed four international concert tours to

    Russia ‘18, England ‘19, Scotland ‘19 and Isle of Man ’23 as cultural ambassadors. Upcoming tour in Finland in July ’24 at the International Society for Music Education World Conference.

  • Supported and trained The Harmony Chorus to compete on Rising Star - reality singing show on national television, Colors TV. Reached finals, January - April 2018

  • Fundraiser concerts series for mentally and physically challenged children, senior citizens’ homes, education of lesser privileged children featuring The Harmony Chorus, since 2011. Approximately $ 800,000 raised since 2011, free education provided for 80 children and bought an ambulance for Providence Nilaya - Home for Seniors

  • Arranges, directs and produces music videos, many with social themes, featured on The Harmony Chorus Official, YouTube Channel. Over 9000+ subscribers and 600,000+ overall views

Harmony International Limited, Isle of Man, 2021 - present

Co-Director and Programs Coordinator

  • Curating international collaborations to impact young people through music

  • Harmony Summer Vocal Intensive ’22 & 23

    Curate this virtual program involving over 25 world voice experts, music educators and musicians, 17 top music colleges and conservatories participating and 200+ students and teachers from around India, UK, USA and Isle of Man joining.

  • Free music workshops for young people on composition in India and overseas funded by Soundcheck (registered charity 1259)

  • Curated professional development sessions for music teachers in India, England and Isle of Man

  • Festival Co-ordinator for Peel Choir Festival ’23