The Australian School of Performing Arts was established in 2009, founded on a desire to ensure that all children, teachers and communities have the opportunity to experience the enduring, significant and powerful benefits of engaging in the performing arts.
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. Today the AGC is proud to have 6500 girls learning to sing, dance and perform in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
AGC sets the stage
The founding philosophy behind the AGC is that every child can learn to sing given encouragement and training, and the dynamic and inclusive curriculum is designed to cater to varying abilities and confidence levels. The senior performance groups have shared the stage with outstanding artists including Pharrell Williams, Olivia Newton-John and on tour with Hugh Jackman, released several CDs, and performed for audiences including Pope Benedict XVI, the King of Tonga, Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II.
ASPA is born..
After experiencing the profound and positive impacts of the performing arts through the AGC, Judith was compelled to extend these opportunities to students and teachers and communities who may not otherwise have access to them. Since itβs establishment in 2009, ASPA Education (formerly Australian Arts Alive) has engaged thousands of participants in many and varied programs – providing performing arts workshops and holiday programs, creating choreography for school concerts, directing school musicals and facilitating professional development sessions for teachers and early childhood educators.
We`re thrilled to begin our first Teacher PD Workshops in Brisbane and Melbourne next Friday! βοΈ
With all new content and a team of dynamic performing arts educators to lead you through the day, it has never been so easy to Start or Revive your School Choir! ππΆ
Head to our website (link in bio) to secure your spot today, and enjoy a day of joyful music, connection building and practical tips and tricks you can take to your classroom! π
Feb 21
Last week, Head of ASPA Education Sally had a ball working with choir students at Wellington Secondary College π΅
It was so wonderful to work with this talented group as a team to polish their sound and their performance skills π
Thanks for having us, and best of luck with all your performances to come! π
Feb 20
ASPA Ed Instructors Clare and Laura are beyond excited to head to Sale tomorrow to run Drama workshops at St Thomas` Primary School!
Did you know that Drama is one of the best ways to build your confidence? Plus, it is a whole lot of fun to express ourselves creatively with a group of friends! ππ
Enquire today to see how ASPA Education`s School Programs can bring the joy of the performing arts to your classroom!
Feb 17
Do you have a school performance to prepare for and are stuck on what to sing? Are you wanting to brush up on your conducting skills? Or perhaps looking for some new and exciting warm-ups and games to fill your choir lessons?
Well you`re in luck! ASPA Education`s `Start or Revive Your School Choir` Teacher PD is packed with everything you need to inspire your students! π΅
Register now via the link in our bio π
Brisbane & Melbourne - Friday February 28th
Perth & Sydney - Friday March 7
Feb 17
