Sing! Contemporary choir

  • Tarifa
  • Southern Spain
  • 13 - 19 June 2027
From £1,295 · sing on the Rock of Gibratar · 6 nights · 30+ hours tuition · choir singing · full board · final performance · optional treks & fitness ·
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FEATURING

West End Professionals

Alice Brown

Repetiteur/Pianist

West Side Story, Barnum, Annie

Full tutor line up

To be announced in due course

Leigh Stanford Thompson

Musical Director

Les Misérables, Miss Saigon
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THE EXPERIENCE

Sing on the Rock of Gibraltar

Join us in beautiful Tarifa for a fabulous week of choir singing, exploring an exciting mix of musical styles, from the harmonies of John Rutter to uplifting Gospel, Musical Theatre, Traditional Favourites, Pop and Contemporary Classics.

Enjoy inspiring rehearsals, wonderful food, great company and the relaxed atmosphere of our flagship southern Spanish retreat. For those who fancy a little more activity, there will also be two optional guided walks and fitness sessions, with plenty of time to relax and soak up the sunshine.

And for the grand finale? We’ll head across to Gibraltar for a very special live concert!

KEY DETAILS

Voices: All voices
Level: All levels
Focus: Explooring a variety of music and sounds
Includes: Full board, tuition, final performance
Duration: 6 Nights

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The Highlights

A Week of Music, Singing & Sunshine in Southern Spain!

Guided by West End professionals

Train across the week with experienced performers and musical directors, developing technique, musicality and ensemble performance in a focused group setting.

A powerful full choir ensemble

Sing as part of a large group, creating a strong, balanced ensemble sound while building confidence and ease in performance. No solo singing required.

Iconic musical theatre repertoire

Work on well-known songs from across a variety of contemporary genres, learning arrangements designed specifically for group performance.

Performance-focused training

Rehearsals are structured to develop vocal strength, blend and stage presence, building towards a shared final performance.

A week set in Tarifa finishing in Gibraltar

Based on the southern coast of Spain, with time each morning to experience the beaches, old town and laid-back atmosphere alongside the sessions. Then a final afternoon on the Rock of Gibraltar leading up to your climatic performance.

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HOW THE WEEK WORKS

No Auditions. No Pressure. Just high-energy ensemble singing

Each day combines structured rehearsals with time to relax, walk, workshop your voice or take part in fitness classes.
All activities are focused, energising and designed to bring out the best in the group.

Throughout the week, you’ll focus on:

  • Ensemble blend and harmony
  • Vocal technique and stamina
  • Private vocal session
  • Performance confidence as a choir

We rehearse with focus, always in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Sing Eat Retreat is the best holiday experience I have ever had. The location was paradise, the food outstanding, and the coaching genuinely transformative. The team delivered a level of hospitality beyond anything I’ve experienced. This is the greatest retreat ever.

Guest, 2025 Retreat
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THE EXPERIENCE

Beyond the music

The week unfolds on the southern coast of Spain, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

  • Beaches, sea air and open landscapes
  • A laid-back old town with a vibrant atmosphere
  • Time to reset each morning
  • Optional trekking and fitness activities
  • A relaxed villa setting close to the coast
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What's included in the price

30+ Hours of musical theatre choir tuition
West End theatre vocal coaches & musical directors
Full ensemble rehearsals throughout the week
Private vocal session
Final group performance
6 nights accommodation
Full board (meals, wine and beer with dinner)
Optional trekking and fitness sessions
Sightseeing & performance in Gibraltar

Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers & Travel Insurance
Please Note – Final activities will be dictated by the weather

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The Master Suite
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

Sole Use  £2,095

Sharing with Partner  £2,655

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Mesón de Sancho 3* Hotel Rooms
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir – Sole Use

£1,295 sole occupancy hotel room

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The Garden Room
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

£1,345 each person sharing

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The Right Courtyard Rooms
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

£1,495 per person sharing (2-person occupancy)

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The Left Courtyard Room
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

£1,395 per person sharing

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The Right Vista Room
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

Shared room £1,495 per person

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The Left Vista Room
June 2027- Contemporary Choir

2 person Shared Room £1,495 per person

Sole Use £1,995

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The Left Patio Room
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

£1,395 sole use, or £1,995 with a partner, with the option to secure your place with a deposit or receive 10% off when paying in full.

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Mesón de Sancho 3* Hotel Rooms | June 2027 | Double Occupancy Contemporary Choir

£1,942.50 Double Occupancy with Male Singing Partner

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The Right Courtyard Rooms
3 group booking option
June 2027 – Contemporary Choir

£1395 per person (3 sharing)

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We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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