Experience the power of young voices
For over 60 years, the National Boys Choir of Australia has nurtured young talent and shared the joy of music. We provide exceptional musical education and unique and outstanding performance opportunities, inspiring boys from diverse backgrounds and fostering a lifelong love for music.
History and Foundation
Founded in 1964 by Kevin Casey, the National Boys Choir of Australia has established itself as one of Australia’s finest treble choirs. Choristers develop vocal production based on the traditional European bel canto style.
Training and Repertoire
The level of commitment and self-discipline expected of the choristers is high as they are required to attend weekly or twice weekly rehearsals and regular music workshops. This training enables boys to present challenging repertoire with music ranging from early motets through to contemporary commissioned works and semi-staged children’s operas, as well as musical comedy, art songs, and folk songs from many lands.
Performances and Achievements
The Choir has frequently been called on to sing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic, Opera Australia, and Victorian Opera, with performances including Orff Carmina Burana, Mahler Symphonies 3 & 8, Berlioz Damnation of Faust and Te Deum, Bach St Matthew Passion, and Britten War Requiem. The busy schedule includes regular television, recording, and major event appearances such as the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games opening ceremony, the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Grand Prix, Bledisloe Cup, and Carols by Candlelight at the Myer Music Bowl since 1988. The Choir has toured internationally on fifteen occasions, with destinations including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, Taiwan, the Philippines, and China, giving performances in venues ranging from Disneyland in three countries to St Peter’s in Rome.