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The Australian School of Performing Arts, incorporating the Australian Girls Choir and ASPA Education, specialises in delivering high quality performing arts education to students and young people in a range of educational and community settings. We believe in the power of the performing arts to motivate, inspire and engage people of all ages and abilities.

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  • Jane StewartParent
    "Each time my daughter has attended an ASPA Holiday Program I have been stunned by what has been achieved in such a short space of time. My daughter has loved the programs and has not only had fun, but has felt a real sense of achievement."
  • Kylie WeeksAGC Parent
    "It is such a wonderful organisation to be part of. The benefits to our daughter from belonging to the AGC will be with her long after she has left"
  • KateStudent at St. Mary’s Mooroopna
    "I have had so much fun this term with the ASPA Education teachers and I’m pumped for the performance!! You make me want to come to school on a Tuesday and practice!"
  • Paul McDonaldCEO Anglicare Victoria
    "Our relationship with ASPA means children in care are introduced to music - the great healer and connector. The program has revealed new ideas and capabilities that have not been previously obvious to them, and has enhanced their view of who they are and who they can be."
  • Maurie SpaccaventoAGC Parent
    "The AGC gives our daughter a reliable and constant institution in her life that will not waver - a place where she is appreciated and where she will learn and build confidence."
  • Clare HylandTeacher at Hartwell PS
    "I just wanted to pass on a huge thank you for all of the amazing work you did with our students. I know that they got so much out of the whole experience, so many of them are saying that it was the best thing that they have done in their entire lives."

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It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the death of our inspirational Founder, Judith Curphey OAM. Judith was 96 and lived a full and fabulous, music filled life. Just a year ago, she travelled to Singapore to meet the first girls to join the International Girls Choir and she attended her final concert back in August. While she loved every minute, she also provided feedback to the conductors, including Vicki King our Artistic Director!

Judith’s decision, in 1984, to start the Australian Girls Choir has seen generations of girls benefit from her boldness, creativity and certainty that music is crucial to the development of young people. We are proud to run the AGC with the founding principles in place – everyone can sing, keep looking for ways to improve the experience for the audience, and girls’ voices are undoubtedly as interesting as boys’ voices. The choral scene was dominated by boys and children’s choirs back in the 80s and Judith’s feisty determination to have girls sing and dance was frowned on. Tens of thousands of girls and their parents have experienced the joy of being part of this ever growing community that started with 150 girls rehearsing in Melbourne, 41 years ago. There is much more to Judith’s story and we’ll be sharing highlights in coming weeks.

Vale Judith, Australia has been changed for good.

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It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the death of our inspirational Founder, Judith Curphey OAM. Judith was 96 and lived a full and fabulous, music filled life. Just a year ago, she travelled to Singapore to meet the first girls to join the International Girls Choir and she attended her final concert back in August. While she loved every minute, she also provided feedback to the conductors, including Vicki King our Artistic Director! Judith’s decision, in 1984, to start the Australian Girls Choir has seen generations of girls benefit from her boldness, creativity and certainty that music is crucial to the development of young people. We are proud to run the AGC with the founding principles in place – everyone can sing, keep looking for ways to improve the experience for the audience, and girls’ voices are undoubtedly as interesting as boys’ voices. The choral scene was dominated by boys and children’s choirs back in the 80s and Judith’s feisty determination to have girls sing and dance was frowned on. Tens of thousands of girls and their parents have experienced the joy of being part of this ever growing community that started with 150 girls rehearsing in Melbourne, 41 years ago. There is much more to Judith’s story and we’ll be sharing highlights in coming weeks. Vale Judith, Australia has been changed for good.

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Check out this disco dance from Glen Waverley Primary School! In Term 3, Glen Waverley PS performed two massive concerts at the beautiful Robert Blackwood Hall.✨ We loved creating this showcase for all students to be involved in and dazzle the school community!🕺

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Check out this disco dance from Glen Waverley Primary School! In Term 3, Glen Waverley PS performed two massive concerts at the beautiful Robert Blackwood Hall.✨ We loved creating this showcase for all students to be involved in and dazzle the school community!🕺

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Thinking ahead to your 2026 school concert? We take the pressure off teachers and put together spectacular concerts, shows and musicals that your school community will love! Watch your students grow and shine on stage with the help of ASPA Education. ⭐

To find out more, visit our website via link in bio. 💙

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Thinking ahead to your 2026 school concert? We take the pressure off teachers and put together spectacular concerts, shows and musicals that your school community will love! Watch your students grow and shine on stage with the help of ASPA Education. ⭐ To find out more, visit our website via link in bio. 💙
Aus School of Performing Arts

ausschoolofperformingarts

1,036 1,247

It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the death of our inspirational Founder, Judith Curphey OAM. Judith was 96 and lived a full and fabulous, music filled life. Just a year ago, she travelled to Singapore to meet the first girls to join the International Girls Choir and she attended her final concert back in August. While she loved every minute, she also provided feedback to the conductors, including Vicki King our Artistic Director!

Judith’s decision, in 1984, to start the Australian Girls Choir has seen generations of girls benefit from her boldness, creativity and certainty that music is crucial to the development of young people. We are proud to run the AGC with the founding principles in place – everyone can sing, keep looking for ways to improve the experience for the audience, and girls’ voices are undoubtedly as interesting as boys’ voices. The choral scene was dominated by boys and children’s choirs back in the 80s and Judith’s feisty determination to have girls sing and dance was frowned on. Tens of thousands of girls and their parents have experienced the joy of being part of this ever growing community that started with 150 girls rehearsing in Melbourne, 41 years ago. There is much more to Judith’s story and we’ll be sharing highlights in coming weeks.

Vale Judith, Australia has been changed for good.

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Oct 31

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It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the death of our inspirational Founder, Judith Curphey OAM. Judith was 96 and lived a full and fabulous, music filled life. Just a year ago, she travelled to Singapore to meet the first girls to join the International Girls Choir and she attended her final concert back in August. While she loved every minute, she also provided feedback to the conductors, including Vicki King our Artistic Director! Judith’s decision, in 1984, to start the Australian Girls Choir has seen generations of girls benefit from her boldness, creativity and certainty that music is crucial to the development of young people. We are proud to run the AGC with the founding principles in place – everyone can sing, keep looking for ways to improve the experience for the audience, and girls’ voices are undoubtedly as interesting as boys’ voices. The choral scene was dominated by boys and children’s choirs back in the 80s and Judith’s feisty determination to have girls sing and dance was frowned on. Tens of thousands of girls and their parents have experienced the joy of being part of this ever growing community that started with 150 girls rehearsing in Melbourne, 41 years ago. There is much more to Judith’s story and we’ll be sharing highlights in coming weeks. Vale Judith, Australia has been changed for good.
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Check out this disco dance from Glen Waverley Primary School! In Term 3, Glen Waverley PS performed two massive concerts at the beautiful Robert Blackwood Hall.✨ We loved creating this showcase for all students to be involved in and dazzle the school community!🕺

View

Oct 29

Open
Check out this disco dance from Glen Waverley Primary School! In Term 3, Glen Waverley PS performed two massive concerts at the beautiful Robert Blackwood Hall.✨ We loved creating this showcase for all students to be involved in and dazzle the school community!🕺
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Thinking ahead to your 2026 school concert? We take the pressure off teachers and put together spectacular concerts, shows and musicals that your school community will love! Watch your students grow and shine on stage with the help of ASPA Education. ⭐

To find out more, visit our website via link in bio. 💙

View

Oct 28

Open
Thinking ahead to your 2026 school concert? We take the pressure off teachers and put together spectacular concerts, shows and musicals that your school community will love! Watch your students grow and shine on stage with the help of ASPA Education. ⭐ To find out more, visit our website via link in bio. 💙
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