December 30th, 2011 by Deb Saville

Born to Sing was the ’surprise’ at the Mission Australia’s Christmas lunch in the park.  This is the biggest event Australia-wide and is for those who feel isolated and/or disadvantaged at this time of year and 80 of our singers volunteered their time on Christmas Day to uplift everyone’s spirits.                                                                                                                                                             We hoped that Born to Sing being involved would Make A Difference not only to the audience of 2,000 people but to our singers.  Many said after the event that they felt so grateful to be a part of such a great ‘community’ experience.  Sandra Wilson of Mission Australia was very impressed with our commitment and willingness to be a part of the day. 

Thanks to everyone who participated….you can see a video of the day here… http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/top-stories/christmas-lunch-in-the-park/story-e6frg12l-1226230210833#

And you can see photographs from the event at http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2750458992906.135982.1000550939&type=1&l=3a815bba3b

July 19th, 2011 by Deb Saville

Deb and Linz have been to Darwin coaching a group of Indigenous Leaders and their final trip is at the end of July.  They went to a theatre production to learn about Aboriginal perspectives on the Australian justice system…and have also been introduced to some very confronting politics in the Northern Territory.   

Two filmakers have captured the issues and released the  the story of ‘Our Generation’.  Deb and Linz have been so touched (and enlightened) by this movie and their experiences meeting the people affetcted by the NY policies, that they are organising a Community Screening.  “Our belief is that every Australian should see this movie – to raise awareness of the issues affecting Indigenous Australians….and of course, by coming to support this screening part proceeds will be donated to help Indigenous causes.

Deb is negotiating with the City of Vincent and Hale School about showing the movie….Watch this space!

April 14th, 2011 by Deb Saville

Our generous singers practiced, sold tickets, baked cakes and rehearsed some more. 

They performed to a packed audience in the Quadrangle of Applecross Senior High School. 

They sold their cakes.  And we had two VIP guest speakers, one lady who had been evacuated during the fires…and another who was volunteering with Roleystone Bush Fire Service at the time….their stories touched everyone’s hearts…and pockets.  People donated very generously to our worthy cause.

All our efforts were rewarded when we were able to present a cheque to the Mayor of Melville for $14,767 to help those affected by the recent bush fires in Perth.

We also collected $ 5,000 worth of household goods and delivered two trucks full of items to help one family turn their rented house into a home.                                      

Born to Sing certainly lives up to its vision of Making A Difference!

March 28th, 2011 by Deb Saville

We are very proud of our Born To Sing members who went onto ABC radio last Saturday….to perform the original ‘Love Across The Land’ which was written by Lesley Adams from our Rockingham group. 

 It is a very heart-felt song that will be the finale of our concert on Sunday 3rd April at Applecross Senior High School.  Have a listen…Love Across The Land……and do join us! 

Book online at www.trybooking.com/MIL    Tickets – $20 adults, $10 chiildren

February 27th, 2011 by Deb Saville

Come Along, BYO picnic and you'll be Making A Difference too

Four separate choirs will perform a varied repetoire including the Nyoongar Welcome song, popular, classical, gospel and African songs.  All choirs will join together to sing Love Across The Land, an original piece written by one of our own Rockingham singers.

If you can’t make it yourself, how about treating someone to a ticket?  It will be a family afternoon to be entertained while helping your fellow Aussies…afterall it could easily have been your house!  Book Now…online at www.trybooking.com/MIL

This is an alcohol-free event. 

Sponsors so far include Officeworks and Thiess.

December 19th, 2010 by Deb Saville

After performing two successful Christmas Concerts with a rockin’ repetoire choirs from Rockingham, North Perth and Fremantle partied til midnight.  Singers could be found exploring Rockingham the next day, relaxing at beaches and Gwen set to become a Bikie’s Moll and roar round Rockingham on the back of a Harley – well in her dreams, anyway!  The Under Repair photo is closer to the truth these days. 

December 15th, 2010 by Deb Saville

Here’s some photos of BTS enjoyng the combined choir rehearsal at Macnuts Farm.  The concerts are on Fri 17 Dec and Sat 18 Dec…only a few tickets left for Fri.

December 12th, 2010 by Deb Saville

Born to Sing rehearsals were held on Saturday and we are now feeling confident and ready to perform our two Christmas Concerts at Macnuts Farm in Baldivis. 

Saturday 18 December is a sell out and there are only about 20 tickets left for Friday 17 Dec (Call 0433 653 219 if you would like to snap up the last chance to be uplifted by the joy of singing). 

Singers enjoyed relaxing and picnic-ing in the grounds beforehand….and was fantastic to have the North Perth, Fremantle and Rockingham groups all together….about 130 of us in total.  For a preview here’s Joy to the World.

December 7th, 2010 by Deb Saville

November 7th, 2010 by Deb Saville

Born To Sing were able to live their vision this week and Make A Difference to whales, dolphins, blue fin tuna and other sea creatures.  It was very interesting to learn that more people are killed per year by ostriches (9) than by sharks (5).  And more people are also killed by a soda-pop machine falling on them than by sharks.  I forget the number!   Here we are at the airport handing over a donation from Born To Sing towards the Sea Shepherd Campaign ‘No Compromise’.  We sang at the Sea Shepherd Fundraiser and were inspired by Paul Watson’s passion to save whales and other marine life.  What a charismatic speaker – and yet such a humble man. We wish Paul and the crew of volunteers luck in their next venture to the whale sanctuary in Antarctica and hope that it puts a stop to whaling.  We were proud of BTS generosity and donated $500 to the cause.  Our repetoire of course included ‘Sailing’!