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.
National @naidocweek begins today and runs through to July 13. It’s a time for all Australians to honour and learn more about the rich histories, cultures, and achievements of First Nations peoples, and to celebrate the world’s oldest continuous living culture. 🌏
Recently, twelve of our AGC choristers travelled to Halls Creek as part of the Reverse Travel Program. There, they took part in a meaningful two-way cultural exchange with their @girlsfromoz sisters, united by a shared love of the performing arts.
🎶 Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at their rehearsal of Kimberley Backroads - a special piece they performed together at the @ordvalleymuster
Jul 6
Bravo to our incredible choristers in Adelaide and Canberra for a fantastic Winter Showcase! Your talent, dedication, and energy lit up the stage and left audiences in awe. You should all be so proud! 👏🌟
That’s a wrap on our 2025 Winter Showcase Season — next up, we turn our focus to the exciting Australian Girls Choir in Concert season next Term. Stay tuned! 🎶
Please see our Winter Showcase Concert 2025 Facebook album for some photo highlights from all six states! 📷
Jul 3
This year, we’re celebrating an extraordinary milestone at the Australian School of Performing Arts! 🎉
Two of our Executive Directors, Kylie Lee-Archer and Libby Franke are marking an incredible 30 years with ASPA. From their beginnings as AGC choristers to now leading key pillars of our organisation, their journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
As the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Kylie’s leadership across our Corporate Services team and Girls from Oz has helped open up performing arts opportunities for girls across Australia, from AGC choristers to young women in remote and regional communities. As the Executive Director – AGC, Libby has directed over 20 National and International tours and continues to ensure the smooth running of the AGC with creativity and purpose.
We’re so proud to celebrate three decades of dedication, passion and impact from these two remarkable women. Join us in congratulating Kylie and Libby! Swipe through for some special highlights from their time with ASPA. 📸
Jul 2
