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.
Uģis Praulinš wouldn’t be the first former choir boy who turned to rock music. As a child, Prauliņš sang in the boys’ choir of Riga’s impressive medieval cathedral. He returned to his choral roots in 2002 after decades of playing in Latvian rock bands, writing the the spine- tingling Missa Rigensis for his alma mater.
This year marks 20 years since the ABCI last attended AmericaFest, a 10-day festival that brought together choirs from around the world. The invitation-only, bi-annual event was held from 1994 until 2002. In 1998, 2000, and 2002, the Australian Boys Choir and The Vocal Consort represented the country with distinction, both musically and in their conduct.
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!
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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!
Lachlan McDonald is a Melbourne-based baritone and an alumnus of the Australian Boys Choir. He is thrilled to be performing in the final instalment of the ABCI concert season for 2023, ‘Sing of Christmas’ on December 10 at the prestigious Melbourne Recital Centre alongside the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra.
Anish Nair is a Melbourne-based tenor and an alumnus of the Australian Boys Choir. He is thrilled to be performing in the final instalment of the ABCI concert season for 2023, ‘Sing of Christmas’ on December 10 at the prestigious Melbourne Recital Centre alongside the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra.
Alex Ritter is a Melbourne-based baritone and an alumnus of the Australian Boys Choir. He is thrilled to be performing in the final instalment of the ABCI concert season for 2023, ‘Sing of Christmas’ on December 10 at the prestigious Melbourne Recital Centre alongside the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra.
Monika Harris is a Melbourne soprano and also currently on staff at the Australian Boys Choral Institute. She is thrilled to be performing with her ensemble 'Fiore' in the final instalment of the ABCI concert season for 2023, ‘Sing of Christmas’ on December 10 at the prestigious Melbourne Recital Centre alongside the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra.