Born to Sing was born in October 2007 when Martin Meader was commissioned by ABC Radio to develop a 120 strong “no-audition” choir for the City of Perth Xmas Concert. This successful event led Deb Saville to canvas the singers to maintain their association into the future. Deb led a team of volunteers who worked over 2007/2008 holidays to ensure that all was prepared for mid-January start for Born to Sing at Royal Park Hall, Perth, Western Australia.
Born to Sing has successfully raised over $40,000 for charities and community appeals.
December 2007 – ABC Radio/City of Perth Xmas Concert – Forrest Place – 2000+ community audience – FREE EVENT.
April 2008 - BTS Concert at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre – 730+ audience. Funds raised for VIP (Valued Independent People working with people with disabilities) = $600.
August 2008 – BTS Make A Difference Concert. Winthrop Hall, UWA. Guest artist Courtney Murphy. 800+ audience. Funds raised for Rotary Cord Blood Bank - $8,000.
October 2008 – BTS concert in Kings Park – FREE EVENT.
December 2008 – ABC Radio/City of Perth Xmas Concert – 3000+ community audience – FREE EVENT.
February 2009 – BTS & UWA School of Music Victorian Bushfire Appeal Concert – Winthrop Hall. Funds raised $30,000 and delivered March 2009 in Victoria.
Bushfire Survivors – Deb Saville secured a grant to visit the main bushfire ravaged areas.
Martin Meader volunteered to conduct choir workshops for the Bendigo and Whittlesea communities. He was accompanied and supported by Deb Saville and Lindsay Breach. Another member of the choir, Roger Kohn, took time out from holidaying in Vic to join the group.
March 2009 – FREE EVENT. Community Workshops in Bendigo and Whittlesea Victoria for April 2009.
March 2009 – BTS Concert for family and friends – FREE EVENT.
July 2009 – BTS recorded songs at Guide Dogs WA – Victoria Park. An opportunity for BTS singers to visit a recording studio and lay down some tracks.
2009 – BTS sang at Swimming Championships Opening Ceremony, Challenge Stadium.
September 2009 – BTS concert at Royal Park Hall – FREE EVENT.
2008-2009 – Deb Saville collated and edited over 50 stories, songs and poems for the book, Make a Difference – Sing!
March 2010 – BTS Sunday Group sang at a Wedding in North Fremantle.
May 2010 – BTS donated a new Bach Trombone (valued at $890) to the Instrumental School of Music in memory of Mal Hood.
August 2010 – BTS performed at a Homeless People Week function at Fremantle City Hall. BTS singers raised $1,275 for the provision of 18 swags for the homeless.
September 2010 – Sunday Group sang at Hulbert Street Festival – FREE EVENT.
November 2010 – BTS sing at the Sea Shepherd fund-raiser and donate $500 to save oceans and marine life.
December 2010 – 2 Sell out concerts at Macnuts Farm, Baldivis.
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