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At the Australian Boys Choir we 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 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.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
CONCERTS
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Thursday 26th March at 7:30pm Victorian Opera - Horti Hall | 31 Victoria Street Melbourne VIC 3000 The Vocal Consort invite you to help kick off their 2020 soirée series in style! Book A Ticket
REQUIEM FOR AN EMPRESS
Sunday 24 May 2020 Good Shepherd Chapel, Abbotsford The Australian Boys Choir joins with The Vocal Consort to present one of the gems of the Spanish Renaissance, the Requiem for Six Voices by Tomás Luis de Victoria. Book A Ticket
ZOO DOINGS
Sunday 14 June 2020, 3pm Auburn Uniting Church, Hawthorn Join the ABCI Training Choirs for a riotous musical menagerie in this concert to round out Term 2! Book A Ticket
WINTER SERENADE
Thursday 27 August 2020, 7.30pm Auburn Uniting Church, Hawthorn Come indoors for this winter warmer with The Vocal Consort - the second instalment in their after-work soirée series for 2020. Book A Ticket
CHRISTMAS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN BOYS CHOIR
Sunday 12th December at 5pm Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre Celebrate Christmas with the Australian Boys Choir! Book A Ticket
LATEST NEWS, REVIEWS & EVENTS
NEWS & REVIEWS
EARLY LEARNERS TERM 4 BOOKINGS OPEN
Early Learners Term 4 bookings open. In July 2019 the Australian Boys Choir opened its doors to preschool aged children for the first time! Open to both girls and boys aged 3-5 years, our Early Learners classes are perfect to help your child map the neural pathways associated with language and reading, develop fine motor skills, learn fun songs and games, and get ready to start school.
TOURS
SA VIC TOUR A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
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 ‘life skills’, as learnt through attending the Choir’s biannual Weekend workshops and residential Summer Schools each year.
GALLERY
AUSTRALIAN SOUNDS
Australian Sounds, was presented by The Australian Boys Choir, The Vocal Consort, The Kelly Gang and the Training Choirs of The Australian Boys Choral Institute at Hawthorn Arts Centre on August 25, 2019. Take a moment to admire some photos from that performance.
THE AUSTRALIAN BOYS CHORAL INSTITUTE AT A GLANCE
7
CHORISTERS
26
SENIOR SINGERS
37
JUNIOR SINGERS
69
TYROS
31
PROBATIONERS
7
CAMBIATA
15
KELLY GANG
15