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 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.
Our Adelaide Choristers had the incredible opportunity to perform at the AFL Gather Round 2025 Business Lunch alongside the amazing @elisacolla 🏉🎤
Elisa, a renowned Opera and Music Theatre performer, was so generous with her time - joining the girls on stage and spending time with them backstage, discussing her inspiring career.
We’re incredibly proud of our choristers for bringing such heart and emotion to the performance and representing the AGC so beautifully!
Apr 14
Today’s the day! Our Performing Choir choristers from across the country are heading to New South Wales and Victoria for a spectacular week of music, movement, and connection. 🎶💃
This intensive week is more than just learning repertoire - it’s about building friendships, growing in confidence, and uniting voices from all around of Australia. 🌟
To our choristers: be bold, soak it all in, and most importantly - have fun!
Follow along on our stories for behind-the-scenes moments, rehearsal fun, and all the magic as it unfolds.✨
Apr 12
Introducing our Class Spotlight Series!🎀
Step inside the world of the AGC as we shine a light on what really happens in our classes. From our vibrant junior@agc sessions to our dynamic specialist groups, we’ll be traveling across the country to showcase the heart and soul behind the music. 🎵
First up: our Cantissimo class in Subiaco, WA!
This week, our talented Junior Specialist Leader guided the choristers through vocal and physical warm-ups, followed by a fun-filled session using flashcards and instruments. The girls explored rhythm, beat-keeping, music reading, and teamwork - finishing off with a performance for their peers.
Stay tuned for more class highlights coming soon!
Apr 11
#ThrowbackThursday to our Adelaide choristers lighting up the stage with ‘You’re the Voice’ at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards!
What a spectacular night performing alongside @thecast_band - the crowd was on their feet, the energy was electric, and the music brought everyone together. 🎶✨
Apr 10
