Information current as at JULY 2002

Choir's Email Address: headoffice@ausgirlschoir.com.au

Choir's Website: www.ausgirlschoir.com.au

Vision statement / Artistic goals: Chosen by Qantas to represent the "Spirit of Australia" and seen by millions of people performing at major Australian events, the Australian Girls Choir is an organisation that trains girls aged between 5 and 18 years in singing, dance and drama, across 4 states; Judith Curphey founded the choir in 1984 and 18 years later her dream is a reality; there are more than 2800 young girls in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney discovering the joy of music-making, the exhilaration of dance and the irresistible magic of song; the Australian Girls Choir continues to wow audiences throughout Australia and around the world with their beautiful voices, dazzling steps and spectacular presentation

Voice type: Children's - Girls

Choir performs: Both unaccompanied & accompanied

Year Choir formed: 1984

No. of Singing Members - Currently: over 2800 nationally

Musical Repertoire: AGC has a diverse repertoire including Australiana, Broadway show tunes, contemporary, African spirituals, folk songs

Musical Director: Judith Curphey

No. of years in current post: 18

Previous musical experience: Judith founded the choir in 1984; prior to that Judith had a distinguished career as a music educator and Director of Music for over 20 years in Victorian schools

Choir's past collaborations with other musical groups: Over the years, the choir has performed with numerous choirs, orchestras and solo artists, at public engagements, on tour, etc.

Audition: Varies depending on age; for girls aged 5-8 years, tryout classes; for girls aged 9 years and over, by audition

Minimum Attendance policy - Rehearsals: Yes Concerts: Yes

Membership Fees: Fees vary according to level

Ability to read music: Not necessary

Sight-reading ability: Not necessary

Av. No. of rehearsals/week: 1

Usual rehearsal night(s): varies depending on venue

Suburbs: Croydon, Kew, Rosanna, Moorabbin, Burwood, Essendon

Rehearsal venues: multiple

Off-street parking: Yes

Performance Apparel: AGS has different costumes for different levels; their colour theme is fuschia and purple

Av. No. of Concert Programs/year: 2 for younger levels, up to 20 for the most senior levels

Av. No. of Performances/year: 2 for younger levels, up to 20 for the most senior levels

Sample of the Choir's past Concert Venues: Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Concert Hall, Adelaide Festival Centre

Examples of musical pieces performed: Many!!!

Touring: Yes - Melbourne Metro Area/Regional Victoria/Interstate/Overseas

Administration / Governance arrangements for the Choir: AGC is a private company with a national structure; the choir is not managed using committees

Own collection of music scores: Yes

Available for hire to other groups: No