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Celebrating 40 Years of the Australian Girls Choir
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Celebrating 40 Years of the Australian Girls Choir 40 years ago in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood, Judith Curphey OAM established the Australian Girls Choir. Built on the philosophy that “every child can learn to sing given encouragement and training”, the AGC has come a long way since its humble beginnings, and in August 2024 will launch our first international chapter in Singapore as the International School…


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Inspiring the next generation
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As the AGC celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, many of our current and ex-choristers are celebrating milestones and memories with the choir. Whether it be the adventures abroad on International Tours, the dazzling performances at esteemed concert venues across the country, or simply the weeknight rehearsals with friends, there is always a sense of joy felt by AGC choristers past and present when they reflect on…


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Why junior@agc is the place to be!
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Why junior@agc is the place to be! Every week, 6,500 school-aged girls across the country come together to sing. Almost 2,000 of those girls are our junior@agc choristers who choose to participate for the friendships, fun performing arts activities and concerts that all complement their schooling. This year, the AGC is excited to share our new junior@agc curriculum, designed to deliver a well-rounded and consistent performing arts…


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How to Raise Confident Girls in 2024
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How to Raise Confident Girls in 2024 In a digital world where children as young as eight are using social media on a regular basis and validation is reinforced with ‘likes’, raising confident young girls with positive self-esteem is a challenge that parents are facing more than ever in 2024. Studies show that girls’ confidence tends to fall below boys’ from about the age of nine, and…


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2023Latest News
Christmas with the AGC: Carols Calendar 2023
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Christmas with the AGC: Carols Calendar 2023 AGC’s favourite season has arrived… Christmas time! All around the country throughout December, AGC Christmas carollers will be spreading the festive spirit the way we know best – through song and dance! From shopping centres to community carol nights, television performances and corporate Christmas parties, you’ll likely spot our AGC carollers around each capital city, bringing an extra sparkle to…


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2023Latest News
AGC Alumni reaching for the stars
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AGC Alumni reaching for the stars Every year the AGC plays a role in helping thousands of girls develop their skills as a performer and musician, but ultimately, the AGC helps girls grow into confident young women. It’s true that not every AGC chorister wants to pursue a career in the performing arts, however many AGC choristers have transformed their passion for singing into a flourishing career…


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Australia’s largest girls choir debunks Common Choir Myths
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Australia’s largest girls choir debunks Common Choir Myths There are many misconceptions about choirs, but here at the AGC we know the wealth of benefits that involvement in the performing arts brings, especially to young girls. This is why we want to debunk those choir myths, and open up your daughter’s world to the wonderful possibilities that await at the AGC. If you’ve ever thought of choirs…


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Supporting The Voice for Positive Change
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Supporting The Voice for Positive Change Sharing our experience of listening to the voices of First Nations peoples. As you know, on October 14 all Australians will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in a referendum asking whether they support “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice”. ASPA Directors announced…


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Spotlight on Grace Collins
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Meet Grace Collins – AGC Alumni Member, music theatre performer, and ASPA’s Music and Production Coordinator. Having been brought up by two parents working in the performing arts industry, Grace’s passion for musical theatre was sparked at an early age. After ten years with the AGC, in addition to years of dance classes and private singing tuition, it came as no surprise when Grace decided to take…


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How To Find Your Unique Voice While Singing In Harmony
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How To Find Your Unique Voice While Singing In Harmony Joining a choir does not mean forfeiting you individuality. In fact, at the Australian Girls Choir, it is quite the opposite. The key difference between singing as a soloist and singing in a choir is that group singing requires excellent listening skills. When singing in a choir, particularly when vocal harmonies are used, there is the capacity…


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