The Australian Girls Choir has been providing high quality Performing Arts education and wonderful performance opportunities to many thousands of girls from across the country for over 40 years.
Humble beginnings
The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) was established in 1984 by Judith Curphey OAM, with 150 girls rehearsing in four classes in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood and Judith as the sole tutor. The appeal of our unique approach to combining dance with choral music meant that it was not long before chapters of the organisation opened in other cities around Australia. Today we are proud to have 6500 girls learning to sing, dance and perform in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
“Every child can learn to sing…”
The founding philosophy behind the AGC is that every child can learn to sing given encouragement and training, and our dynamic and inclusive curriculum is designed to cater to varying abilities and confidence levels. Girls have fun, make friends and blossom musically and socially as members of the AGC.
“If a child can vocalise or speak, then they have the capacity to sing. By weaving music into the early years of a child’s life, we increase their musical aptitude and can set them on a course of a lifetime full of rich musical experience.” – Vicki King, Artistic Director
Engaging audiences all over the world
All of our senior performers begin their journey in our training levels where they learn to dazzle audiences, and many have gone on to entertain audiences around the world with their vibrant performances. The girls have shared the stage with a long list of outstanding artists including Pharrell Williams, Olivia Newton-John and on tour with Hugh Jackman, and have released several CDs including ‘Chasing Rainbows’ for ABC Music.
We have been honoured to perform at the official receptions for many dignitaries including President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Further afield, members of the AGC have toured on 39 occasions with their voices reaching almost every corner of the globe. An audience with Pope Benedict XVI, performance for the King of Tonga, UNICEF benefit concert at the Hanoi Opera House, the Shanghai World Expo and ‘G’Day USA’ Australia Week are just a few of our international accomplishments.
Representing the ‘Spirit of Australia’ for Qantas
There is no greater testament to our reputation than our selection by Qantas to represent the ‘Spirit of Australia’ in their highly acclaimed ‘I Still Call Australia Home’ advertising campaigns since 1998. The filming of the four major campaigns took place in spectacular locations around the world including a glacier in Argentina, a Massai village in Africa, amongst the Terracotta Warriors in China, and in the breathtaking Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory. We are delighted to have involved thousands of our girls in the filming of the advertisements and in live performances for Qantas during our twenty-year relationship.
Introducing the new Chair of the ASPA Board - Stuart Major. We’re fortunate to have had a long relationship with Stuart and we’re sincerely looking forward to working with him in this capacity.
Stuart has a passion for assisting organisations in navigating a path to success. He has acted as Chair of CPA Australia Public Practice Committee, Chair of Korowa Anglican Girls School Audit & Risk Committee and Chair of the Board of Directors at Korowa Anglican Girls School. He is an avid believer in advancing education and providing young people with the opportunity to reach their goals. Currently leading a team of young professionals at Proctor Major, he welcomes the opportunity to work with the ASPA Leadership Team to advance the organisation and to ensure it continues to grow and provide amazing performing arts experiences.
Aug 27
What a beautiful sound from our Canberra choristers as they prepare for one of the final AGC in Concert performances this weekend! 🎶✨
Last weekend’s concerts were an absolute joy, and we can’t wait to share photos from some special on-stage moments soon. 💕
Best of luck this weekend to our final three cities performing - Adelaide, Canberra, and Melbourne. We know you’ll shine! 🌟
Aug 26
Ready to step into the spotlight these Spring school holidays? 🌟
Don’t miss @ausschoolofperformingarts ‘Take the Stage’ Holiday Program! 2 or 3 incredible days of singing, dance, drama, and so much more, all leading up to a show-stopping Showcase Concert for family and friends on the programs final day! 🎤
Spots are limited, so book now to secure your place 👉 link in bio.
📸 - Throwback to our Winter ‘Take the Stage’ participants dancing up a storm at the Showcase Concert!
Aug 25
