The community health and development contributions made by ELM was recognised by the city of Mandurah at the Australia Day celebrations last week.

The certificate of appreciation was accepted by Walter on behalf of Team ELM comprising all organisers, helpers and performers who have worked tirelessly over the past three years since ELM's establishment.

ELM congratulates the winning nominee (an organisation that enables the disabled to fish)

To performing ELM members, we thank you for your wonderful efforts during 2014 that culminated with the launch of your 'Wonderful Life!' music movie. 

Nationally, the movie was launched by way of a premiere showing at the National 'Arts&Edges Conference. Our representative at the conference, Guy Boyce (General Manager, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre) reported "The screening went very well with a full house of 700 people in the Goldfields Arts Centre auditorium. ...the audience watched it intently and it got a very generous applause..." 

Internationally, the launch involved the simultaneous uploading of the movie onto the Internet. As at the end of 2014, I'm happy to report that the movie has been viewed by more than 1000 internet visitors! Feedback included:

"if there's anything more guaranteed to lift up your spirits than a joyous collection of human voices lifted up in song, then I don't know about it......truly, music feeds the soul.... well done to all involved." Eric Bogle, internationally recognised singer/songwriter; 

"I loved watching and listening to this - it gave me goosebumps... CCS are proud to have been part of this endeavour" Anita Graham, President, Churchlands Choral Society; 

"Wonderful work, beautiful Bold Park children being children" Parent, Bold Park Community School;

"The movie was viewed by some 2000 people (students, parents, staff of all three schools and invited dignitaries) at the Scotch College speech Night... the screening was the highlight of the night... we are keen to be involved in future ELM productions" paraphrased verbal feedback received from Jenny Sullivan, Music Teacher.


Love and live
Walter Bennett
Director
ELM