About the Australian Youth Choir

"A SOUND EXPERIENCE"

The Australian Youth Choir (AYC), incorporated in 1975, is a division of the National Institute of Youth Performing Arts - Australia (NIYPAA), governed by a Board of Directors. As a private organisation, that does not receive financial assistance from any government authority or corporate entity, funding is derived from tuition fees, concert performances and merchandising. The Choir does not undertake any fundraising activities. Under the choir’s management profile and organisational framework a structured course of study in choral arts is offered.

A choral repertoire is selected including a wide variety of choral styles from early to contemporary music. In addition to the weekly rehearsal programme, the Choir undertakes three major Concerts each year:
• Autumn Concert Series (May)
• International Concert Tour (May/June)
• Spring Concert Series (October/November)

The Autumn and Spring Concerts are shared with the National Youth Dance Theatre.
It is the Choir's policy that all choral students involved in the programme have the opportunity to perform at these concerts. Within the organisation, specialist choirs ie. Chamber, Recital and Performing Choirs, have the opportunity to perform publicly on other occasions throughout the year.

The Choir has established rehearsal centres throughout metropolitan and regional areas in five states of Australia.