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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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  • 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."
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • Jessica BlackburnSydney Opera House
    “I just wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication to organising the staff choir for us.  It really is a magical way to spend a lunch break, and Jane clearly is a talented choir leader with a beautiful voice.  I can’t wait for next week!”
  • 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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Our choir workshop with Pinnacle Academic College in Queensland was the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! ASPA Education Instructor Kaitlin had a terrific time with the students, helping them to gain more confidence in their carols performances. We loved your enthusiasm, Pinnacle! 🎅💙

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Our choir workshop with Pinnacle Academic College in Queensland was the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! ASPA Education Instructor Kaitlin had a terrific time with the students, helping them to gain more confidence in their carols performances. We loved your enthusiasm, Pinnacle! 🎅💙

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We’re having such a fantastic time working with Caulfield Junior College! Our recent dance workshop was all about putting the finishing touches on choreography for their upcoming performance - and wow, the students’ creativity really shone! We loved working on the amazing routines they created themselves. We`re excited to see the final production of Le Petit Prince!💙

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We’re having such a fantastic time working with Caulfield Junior College! Our recent dance workshop was all about putting the finishing touches on choreography for their upcoming performance - and wow, the students’ creativity really shone! We loved working on the amazing routines they created themselves. We're excited to see the final production of Le Petit Prince!💙

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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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Our choir workshop with Pinnacle Academic College in Queensland was the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! ASPA Education Instructor Kaitlin had a terrific time with the students, helping them to gain more confidence in their carols performances. We loved your enthusiasm, Pinnacle! 🎅💙

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Nov 7

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Our choir workshop with Pinnacle Academic College in Queensland was the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! ASPA Education Instructor Kaitlin had a terrific time with the students, helping them to gain more confidence in their carols performances. We loved your enthusiasm, Pinnacle! 🎅💙
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We’re having such a fantastic time working with Caulfield Junior College! Our recent dance workshop was all about putting the finishing touches on choreography for their upcoming performance - and wow, the students’ creativity really shone! We loved working on the amazing routines they created themselves. We`re excited to see the final production of Le Petit Prince!💙

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Nov 3

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We’re having such a fantastic time working with Caulfield Junior College! Our recent dance workshop was all about putting the finishing touches on choreography for their upcoming performance - and wow, the students’ creativity really shone! We loved working on the amazing routines they created themselves. We're excited to see the final production of Le Petit Prince!💙
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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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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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