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.
Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸
Since 2007, @girlsfromoz (g-oz) has been empowering girls in remote communities, providing opportunities similar to those of their peers in the Australian Girls Choir. Founded by ASPA’s Directors and senior staff, g-oz was born from a vision of equality, opportunity, and the belief that every girl deserves the chance to shine.
Today, we proudly celebrate g-oz through the @internationalwomensday_global theme #GiveToGain, highlighting the power of support, reciprocity, and lifting each other up. As a female-led organisation, we continue to take action to advance gender equality, challenge discrimination, and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of members who have supported this vital work over the first 19 years. It is an honour to create enriching, safe spaces for young girls and women across remote Australia, where we witness their growth, confidence, and limitless potential.
Show your support this IWD by donating to g-oz, via link in bio. 💚
Here’s to women empowering women, today and every day. ✨
Mar 8
Happy 42nd Birthday to the Australian Girls Choir! 🎈
To commemorate this special day, we asked 42 of our choristers to share one thing they have learned from being part of the AGC. We were absolutely delighted with their answers! Can you guess what the most common responses were?
We are filled with pride at the special moments we get to share across Australia with our girls - from performing at iconic venues, to travelling internationally, and even learning how to put nametags on. Every moment with the AGC is full of laughter, passion and learning to be ourselves.
The journey is always exciting, and the best is yet to come. We can`t wait to see what our 42nd year holds!🎀
Mar 6
We are thrilled to share that our Melbourne choristers will be performing alongside the @melbournesymphonyorchestra for a spectacular celebration of the legendary Hollywood composer, James Horner. 🎵🎀
The return of Art of the Score will feature selections and suites from his iconic film scores, including Titanic, Avatar, Braveheart, and many more. 🎬
Don`t miss this unforgettable event of cinematic music performed live!
Tickets to this special event are linked in our bio. 🎫
Mar 6
An evening of song under the lights of Parliament House! 🎶
Our Canberra choristers were thrilled to perform as part of Music at Dusk on the Forecourt at @enlighten_canberra. 🎤
Enlighten offers a unique chance to experience Australia’s celebrated cultural institutions in a new light, and we were honoured to sing just moments before Parliament House was illuminated by Philip Bunting’s `Democracy!`
Thank you for having us! ✨❤️
Mar 3
