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.
Tutor Tip Time! 🎶
Brisbane Performing Choir Tutor Guillaume Lemay-Yates reminds us that rehearsals aren’t about perfection - they’re about progress. At the AGC, we celebrate mistakes as part of the journey, helping our choristers grow, explore, and build the confidence to shine on stage. ⭐
In the lead up to Winter Showcase this is the perfect tip to keep in mind! ✨
May 31
What’s the best thing about being in junior@agc? Hear it straight from the stars themselves - our youngest choristers share their favourite things about choir life in this heartwarming video! 💕
Ready to see the magic in action? Come along to our June Open Day and discover why junior@agc is "a very good place to start."🎀
🎟️ Book your free spot now via the link in bio.
May 28
Our Winter Showcase Concert Season kicks off next week in Brisbane, and we’re excited to welcome choristers performing with us for the very first time.🎤
We know that stepping on stage for the first time can feel daunting, which is why our experienced and supportive staff will be with them every step of the way - backstage and beyond - to ensure they feel confident and prepared.
We’re proud to provide a positive and encouraging environment for all choristers as they share what they’ve been working on this year. We can’t wait to see you shine on stage! ✨
May 27