Don’t miss this fantastic event in support of SONG. The organizers have a goal of raising $2,500, enough to enroll 5 kids in the program for the 2016-2017 season. Great music in support of great children – what could be better?
The Spirit Garden – community through music
SONG has always been about building community through music-making. R. Murray Schafer’s The Spirit Garden, taking place in just under 2 weeks, is a perfect example of the wonderful connection that can be created through music. This immersive musical experience is supported in large part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and boasts nearly 100 performers and almost as many volunteers …
Volunteer Spotlight – Heather Stubbs
Everyone who has been to a SONG concert, rehearsal, or social event has seen Heather Stubbs. She is our accompanist, not just for one ensemble, but for EVERY SONG group, including Safe Harbour! She spends easily 20 hours a week at the piano for SONG – dedication beyond compare and she does it all with a smile! Here’s what Heather …
Check out SONG in the news!
Thanks to the wonderful teams at Watershed and The Link, SONG has received a ton of attention and support this spring. Check out the fabulous articles, linked below and on newsstands now. Watershed Magazine Spring Issue The Link Spring Issue, page 16
Tickets on sale now!
Join Safe Harbour for another spectacular evening of beautiful music, delicious food and fabulous items up for bid! All proceeds benefit the SONG program – last year’s event raised $5,000! We’re thrilled to be holding this year’s Coffee House at the Burnham Family Farm, huge thanks to the Burnhams for generously welcoming us! Hope to see you there!
A new keyboard for SONG, thanks to Sing Canada Harmony
Last week we were thrilled to have Ted Devonshire of Sing Canada Harmony visit us during our rehearsal to present SONG with a cheque for $600. This scholarship allowed SONG to purchase a new keyboard for our Cobourg program, which was piano-less for the first few months of this season. Anyone who was worked with or sung in a choir …
“Music makes you feel a feeling!”
Friday feels like the right kind of day for another SONG volunteer spotlight! This is Donna Simard. Donna is one of the faithful violin volunteers who helps at our Cobourg location. She is a retired teacher who taught in Brampton (JK- gr.5 and Spec.Ed.) so her experience in working with younger children is an enormous asset for SONG! Music has …
Volunteer Spotlight
Lee Vittetow is another of SONG’s incredible volunteers. He volunteers as a rehearsal assistant at Beatrice Strong PS twice a week, EVERY WEEK. He also sings with the Safe Harbour Chamber Choir, mentoring the SONG kids and fundraising for the program. When asked why Lee is so committed to SONG, he told us: “I was invited to join SONG …
You did it – thank you!!
Yesterday was the deadline for our Every Voice Counts matching campaign. An anonymous donor challenged you to donate to SONG, with the promise to match your money dollar for dollar up to $5,000. As of this morning I can shout from the rooftops – you did it! Thanks to your generosity, we hit the goal and will be receiving the …