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The kids of this famous choir prove busy people will make time

Michael Bailey
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The first Australian tour in five years by The Choir Of King’s College, Cambridge, promises ethereal music but also hope for the harried parents of screen-addicted children.

At nine concerts across six cities, the choir’s 16 boy choristers – who are all between year 5 and year 8 at King’s College – will supplant the typical pre-teen’s penchant for Snapchat and TikTok with mastery of complex choral works by the likes of Stravinsky and Tallis.

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Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au

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