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At the Australian Boys Choir we provide exceptional music education and training to support talented young singers to grow, learn and shine. We provide boys with the tools and opportunities to develop their musical and life skills. We empower boys to find their voices and encourage them to have a go.
Our people come from a wide variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We embrace diversity in its many forms and we give everyone a chance.We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
We work with families to meet our students’ needs, and work together to help nurture growth. We believe in the strength of the individual and the music we make helps inspire us all to strive for excellence. Above all, we are committed to being inclusive, welcoming and supportive of all members of the Australian Boys Choir community.
Where will choral music take you?
LATEST NEWS & REVIEWS
2022 MID-YEAR APPEAL
Click the image above to hear from Liz Lindner as she shares a bit about her own remarkable journey with the Choir from parent, to key volunteer to our new General Manager! Thank you for considering donating via the Choir's Give Now page this EOFY.
NOW HIRING: SESSIONAL TUTOR
Applications are now open for the position of Sessional Tutor at the Australian Boys Choral Institute, commencing Term 3 2022. Click here for application information and to read the position description.
AUSTRIAN ENCOUNTERS REVIEW
★★★★☆ ‘AUSTRIAN ENCOUNTERS’ - Limelight MagazineLimelight Magazine's Steve Moffat took the time to review our first ever livestream event on the Australian Digital Concert Hall .
We were proud to read his review published on the Limelight website on May 23. Click here to read the full review.
SEEKING NEW SINGERS – SIGN UP TODAY!
What's it like to be part of a long and distinguished tradition, not to mention one of Australia's most outstanding and comprehensive music training programs for children?Auditions for entry to the Choir's training program are now in progress and no prior experience is necessary to join. Don't delay - book your son's audition time today!
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
2022 CONCERT SEASON
TRANS-TASMAN EXCHANGE (MELBOURNE)
Sunday 7 August at 3:00pm St. John's Church, Camberwell Continuing the musical travels of their 2022 season, the Australian Boys Choir joins with The Vocal Consort in this concert of spellbinding repertoire by leading Antipodean composers. Click here to book.
BALTIC SOUNDS (STREAM)
Thursday 15 September at 7:30pm Australian Digital Concert Hall A livestream of our concert from Our Lady of Victories. Worldwide digital access with 72-hour viewing starting from the morning after the concert. Click here to reserve your digital access today.BALTIC SOUNDS (MELBOURNE)
Thursday 15 September at 7:30pm Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Camberwell The Vocal Consort are your guides on this fascinating journey exploring enthralling music from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Book your tickets now!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (MELBOURNE)
Saturday 10 December at 5:00pm Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank Celebrate Christmas this year with the Australian Boys Choir and join us for this festive gala event. Tickets on sale soon.
AUSTINATO MAGAZINE
For years Austinato Magazine has amplified the voices of the Australian Boys Choir and its supporters. It is dedicated to news, features, and insights into the Choir's performances, training program, and current affairs impacting the ABCI community. Passionate, engaging, and informative, Austinato is the place to find answers to the question: where might choral music take you?
JUNE 2022
FROM THE CHAIR
The start of 2022 has been a great success for the Australian Boys Choral Institute. We have had an uninterrupted term of rehearsals, two concerts, and an Installations ceremony celebrating the achievements of our boys and young men with promotions to the next level of the Choir.
THE SOUND OF COLLABORATION
The ABCI is incredibly fortunate to enjoy an ongoing collaboration with SAE Creative Media Institute. Choir parent Gareth Parton, SAE’s Audio Department Co-ordinator, brokered the collaboration to impart ‘real world’ learning opportunities for SAE students while generating invaluable archival recordings of ABCI performances.
SPOTLIGHT: FORMER HEAD CHORISTER – TIM MATTHEWS STAINDL
In 2004, a young chorister stood in uniform on stage and received a badge in front of family, friends, and the entire ABCI community. It would be some time before he fully realised the distinction conferred when the badge was pinned to his lapel.
PAST TOURS, PHOTOS AND STORIES
TOURS
2019 SOUTH AUSTRALIA & VICTORIAN TOUR
Touring is one of the most exciting Choir experiences for our Performing Squad. It is the culmination of many years of musical training. It is also made possible through the development of independence and other life skills learnt through attending the Choir’s yearly residential programs.
GALLERY
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ‘AUSTRIAN ENCOUNTERS’
We are thrilled to share some video highlights from our Australian Digital Concert Hall debut, recorded live in performance at Sacred Heart Carlton on 22 May 2022. It was a huge thrill to be collaborating with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra and our four outstanding soloists!
BEHIND THE DECADES
CHOIR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are vital to the Australian Boys Choir. Indeed in the beginning, there were no paid staff at all. When the Choir began in 1939 at the start of World War II, society was different and women were not directly involved in the Choir. But mothers were armed at home with needle and thread!