Sandra MacAulay Thompson

Sandra began playing piano at age 6. She grew up in Dartmouth, NS, where she also played flute and french horn, and eventually received her Grade X in Piano from The Royal Conservatory of Music.

Sandra took a break from music to study engineering at Acadia University and TUNS, and practiced engineering until the birth of her first child in 2006. At that time, she decided to stay at home with her children and return to the musical world. While her kids were young, Sandra taught private piano lessons and worked as the organist for St. Andrew's United Church in Truro.

Over time, Sandra has gradually moved back into her engineering career. She currently works as an Engineer in Residence in the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and teaches Capstone Design in the Department of Industrial Engineering.

Sandra is married to Glenn and they have three children: Sappho, Molly Maelie, and Oscar. Her current musical pursuits largely involve helping her kids with their own piano, voice, and band practicing, as well as her role as Collaborative Pianist for Creative Voices. Being a part of the Creative Voices sisterhood provides her with immense joy and gratitude.