Adelaide Choral Ambassadors is a South Australian choir now in its third year, young in age, but already making its mark on the international choral stage. Founded by Princess Galicia, Gil Costes, Larry Parane, and Ron Abelita, ACA brings together a diverse ensemble of singers united by a shared passion for choral excellence. 

Under the music direction of Princess Galicia, Ron Abelita, and Pauline Wong, the choir’s rehearsal philosophy is deeply rooted in Kodály principles, a methodology that builds genuine musicianship from the ground up. Princess Galicia, Pauline Wong, and Larry Parane have each carried this approach from their long involvement with the Kodály Society of the Philippines, and continue to apply it through their work with Kodály South Australia. For a young choir still developing its musical foundation, these methods have proven transformative. 

In 2024, ACA was awarded Gold at the World Choir Games, and later claimed Gold at the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney, where the choir had the privilege of performing at the Sydney Opera House. 

ACA’s repertoire reflects its identity as a bridge between cultures, drawing on Filipino a cappella traditions, Southeast Asian choral heritage, and the wider landscape of Australian and international choral music. 

In November 2026, ACA invites audiences to witness the next chapter. OVERTURE: The Beginning of Act Three takes place on 21 November at Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide, a concert that marks not just another performance, but a declaration of where this choir is headed.