AUSTINATO MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2024

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?

FROM THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

The Australian Boys Choir takes the best aspects of music, artistic endeavour, talent, inspiration, and education to create a unique programme of musical training for boys and young men. Through 84 years of musical excellence, we have strived to achieve our mission.

FROM THE CHAIR

What a wonderful year for singing it has been so far. We’ve been treated to a host of uplifting and inspiring concerts, topped off by an international tour to Aotearoa/New Zealand. All the while, our singers have learned new skills, perfected current skills and grown as both singers and individuals.

2024 NEW ZEALAND TOUR

The ABCI was proud to resume touring internationally in our 85th anniversary year. Forty-five young people and five adults gathered at Melbourne Airport on September 21, for eight days in New Zealand. Despite the 6:00am sign-in time, everyone was all set... luggage packed and smiles on their faces. Click here to learn more and view our tour photos.

40 YEARS OF THE VOCAL CONSORT

It is hard to imagine the Australian Boys Choir without The Vocal Consort. The rich, resonant voices of this incredibly talented group of singers have been supporting the Australian Boys Choir soar to new heights of performance since the ensemble’s inception in 1984.

PASSING THE BATON – FATHER TO SON

In the world of music, few experiences compare to the joy of fostering an intergenerational legacy of singing. Ben Greening and his son, Jamie, alongside Roland Cox and his son, Herbie, are fortunate to share a remarkable and enduring involvement with the ABCI that has been passed from father to son.

SEASON 2025 AND BEYOND…

Turning 85 years old is certainly a hard act to follow. However, the start of the ABCI’s 2025 concert season heralds its biggest and most exciting collaboration yet.

2024 END-OF-YEAR APPEAL

Alex Ritter is an alumnus of the Australian Boys Choir. Only one of five Head Choristers appointed in the 85-year history of the ABCI, he's been proud to keep up his singing while also completing a PhD in Physics.

You can click the title above to hear from Alex as he shares a bit about his own journey with the Choir and what makes it so special. In this, our 85th anniversary year, thank you for considering donating via the Choir's Give Now page this EOFY.

All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible and will assist in promoting and improving the Australian Boys Choir’s commitment to excellence. Click here to give us a boost today!

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AUSTINATO MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2024