PS22 Chorus "Somebody That I Used To Know" Gotye (feat. Kimbra)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here is the ultra-cool song, "Somebody That I Used To Know" by indie artist Gottye (featuring Kimbra)! As the original version of this song has gotten countless plays on my iPod, I felt compelled to bring it (slightly edited) to the PS22 Chorus! And the kids certainly made the most of it! Kahlil is perfect on the leads and Daniel-san keeps raising his game on the drums! Big thanks to Mr. Eberle for joining in on the acoustic guitar and Ms. Lisa for filming!


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PS22 Chorus "ROLLING IN THE DEEP" Adele


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The PS22 Chorus, featuring the one and only Denise on lead vocals, smash Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" out of the park!! LOVIN' this!! And proud to add the kids learned, recorded, and delivered this performance all today! Thanks to Ms. Lisa for the great filming!! UPDATE 2/12/2012 : Be on the lookout for Denise appearing/singing this during tonight's Grammys broadcast on a Target commercial!


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"Someone Like You" PS22 Chorus ft. Deon & Kiarah (by Adele)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com A while back, we made a family connection between several of our current and former PS22 Chorus members in a video entitled "Someone Like You." Many have since requested a complete version of the song by Adele. So when Kiarah's uncle (and former PS22 Chorus member) Deon returned to PS22 on Friday, we thought it was a perfect opportunity to record that version with some help from his niece and even a little backup from the chorus itself! So much talent in one little auditorium....


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PS22 Chorus "Jóga" by Björk


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Coming to you live from PS22, here's yet another amazing accomplishment from a first rehearsal. Yes, I am VERY proud to say that the kids learned this song in one sitting, and it is one of my favorite things I've ever heard on them. I really planned on working on the bounty of new material we've bitten off, but during rehearsal I could tell the kids were fiending for still another new song. So I looked over my iPod and came up with this song by Bjork called "Joga" off the album Homogenic. This is one of my 3 or 4 favorite Bjork songs and man oh man, the kids on this!! Just brilliant. I can't believe how polished this sounds after learning it only today. I'm so happy about this one.


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PS22 Chorus "AWAKE MY SOUL" Mumford And Sons


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here is the great song "Awake My Soul" by the amazing Mumford And Sons requested by and dedicated to our very own Ms. Lisa! With yet another fantastic cover, it's safe to say the PS22 Chorus of 2011 is on a thunderous roll -- especially when considering the kids put this performance together in about an hour's time! Props and thanks to Marquis on the bongos, Mr. Eberle on the guitar, and of course Ms. Lisa on the camera -- a winning combination! "We love you Ms. Lisa!"


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"Born This Way" Denise of PS22 Chorus (Lady Gaga)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com In honor of today's album release by Lady Gaga, we present the inimitable Denise tearing up "Born This Way!"


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PS22 Chorus "WE ARE YOUNG" Fun. (ft. Janelle Monáe)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com After Kevin did such a brilliant job jamming with Carrie Underwood, we decided he finally deserved his long-standing song request fulfilled.... so here is an absolutely joyous and powerful version of "We Are Young" by Fun., led by the inimitable Kevin-meister! These kids just keep getting better and better....


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Freelance Whales & PS22 Chorus "Generator (First Floor) & (Second Floor)"


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com www.freelancewhales.com Another amazing collaboration featuring the PS22 Chorus! Yesterday the kids were visited by the Freelance Whales, and it was a match made in musical heaven. What truly great musicians and unbelievably generous souls... We at PS22 are MOST impressed!


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PS22 Chorus "PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, LET ME GET WHAT I WANT" The Smiths


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com On a whim at rehearsal today, I decided to try this (one of my favorite songs from high school) on the chorus, and what a perfect fit! This is "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" by The Smiths! Thanks to Ms. Laurie for filming! :)


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PS22 Chorus "KIDS" by MGMT


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com There are some performances I just can't wait to debut, and I've honestly lost sleep over the anticipation of getting this one down! Here is the new PS22 Chorus of 2011 singing the incredible (and appropriately titled) song, "Kids" by MGMT, and to say the group knocked it out of the park would be the understatement of the year!! We all truly had a blast with it, especially with Marquis adding that extra adrenalin kick with some amazing drumming. He worked out his part in just 15 minutes the day before we recorded it, demonstrating that the children at PS22 are indeed multi-talented! So congratulations to the "Kids" on one of the most exciting PS22 Chorus performances to date!!


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PS22 Chorus "ZEBRA" Beach House


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com I just discovered this hauntingly beautiful song by Beach House over our spring break last week, and couldn't wait to bring it to the kids upon our return. Of course they do it the great justice that one has come to expect from the PS22 Chorus of 2010! Though I must say, even I couldn't believe how quickly these guys picked up some very difficult harmonies....


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Little Dragon & PS22 Chorus "Twice"


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com little-dragon.se Today the PS22 Chorus of 2011 had the enormous pleasure of hosting a visit from the brilliant band, Little Dragon! They are one of my favorite indie bands, and Yukimi Nagano has one of the most beautiful voices to ever grace this orb. They were kind enough to take some time out of their hectic schedule, from SXSW, Jimmy Fallon Show, and promoting their upcoming album to say hello! To be able to make music with Little Dragon was definitely one of the most significant personal highlights of my time with PS22! And believe it or not, the kids only started learning the song this afternoon! A very happy and proud day for this lucky music teacher! Thanks to Ms. Lisa for her incredible filming!


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PS22 Chorus "I WANT YOU BACK" Jackson 5


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com PS22 Chorus of 2011 & Marquis pay tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson with this whimsical version of "I Want You Back" from the Jackson 5! Marquis does a fantastic job on the leads....


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PS22 Chorus "PARADISE" Coldplay


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here is the PS22 Chorus of 2012 performing the new Coldplay song, "Paradise," which they learned in only two rehearsals! Our new crew is definitely on an impressive roll! And how about that Kahlil on the leads??


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PS22 Chorus "TRUE COLORS" Cyndi Lauper


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The PS22 Chorus of 2011 is going full throttle as we head towards the end of the school year with this gorgeous cover of "True Colors" by the legendary Cyndi Lauper! Another glorious accomplishment from our favorite fifth graders... worth the all sorts of black and blue I'm going to be tomorrow!


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PS22 Chorus "SET FIRE TO THE RAIN" Adele


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Hang on to your seats folks... The PS22 Chorus of 2012 is officially in the house, as we present this absolutely soul-stirring version of "Set Fire To The Rain" by the beautiful Adele! Of course, major accolades must go to our soloist, Kiarah, who on her first solo of the year just completely knocks it out of the park! For long time PS22 fans, you will most likely appreciate knowing that Kiarah is the niece of 2004 chorus legend Deon ("Ain't No Mountain High Enough"), which kind of explains things.... She chose the song herself and sang it for me yesterday just before rehearsal. Her rendition was so compelling that we were forced to drop everything on our agenda at rehearsal yesterday in order to create this performance. The new chorus members equally blew me away here as well, learning their respective parts in literally one half an hour before the recording! Sometimes the best things in life happen spontaneously, and we think you'll agree this video illustrates the point perfectly...


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"Alibi" 30 Seconds to Mars ft. PS22 Chorus & Vitamin String Quartet


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Last night PS22 Chorus joined 30 Seconds to Mars for a special performance at St. Peters Church in Manhattan on three amazing tunes! Here is the beautiful ballad, "Alibi!"


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PS22 Chorus "FLYING DUTCHMAN" Tori Amos


ps22chorus.blogspot.com One of the most difficult covers we've ever attempted. This is one of my favorite Tori Amos songs, and the kids give the song a new life of its own. The debut of this version coincides with the upcoming release of Image Comics Tori Amos anthology in comic book form, COMIC BOOK TATTOO, which features an introduction by Neil Gaiman.


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"The Last Goodbye" David Cook & PS22 Chorus


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com David Cook delivers big time on the invitation he made to the PS22 Chorus of 2011 last month to sing with him on his new single, "The Last Goodbye!" This was truly one of the most musically satisfying (and otherwise) musical collaborations PS22 Chorus was ever privileged to be a part of! 2 or 3 more great performances to come from this amazing afternoon, so stay tuned! Big thanks to David and his guitarist Neal Tiemann and Jamie for making this happen! Also thanks and props go to Mr. Eberle for some additional guitarwork and rock star Marquis on the skins! And lastly, big thanks to Ms. Lisa for her amazing filming on this! Nobody could have captured this unplugged performance on one hand-held camera better!


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PS22 Chorus "The Greatest Love of All" Whitney Houston


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com On Wednesday afternoon, the PS22 Chorus was invited by the Piers Morgan Tonight show on CNN to sing a Whitney Houston song for a tribute to the amazing talent who was taken way too soon. With the show airing tonight, I was really hoping we would have time to do the song justice. I should know my chorus better than that by now.... The kids did an absolutely ASTOUNDING version of "The Greatest Love of All" (written by Michael Masser and Linda Creed) for the broadcast, and here is the version we recorded at rehearsal just hours before the filming... Major props to the chorus and soloists Kahlil & Kiarah for nailing this on such short notice and a minimal amount of rehearsal! And huge thanks to Ms. Lisa for doing such a beautiful job filming.


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PS22 Chorus "Let There Be Peace On Earth" (BEAUTIFUL a capella)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com One of the most beautiful things you'll ever hear. The chorus covers the Christmas traditional, "Let There Be Peace On Earth" The kids learned this in just 2 weeks. Samantha does a gorgeous job on the solo, and the chorus is in best form. It's a stunning version of the song, and you can't possibly NOT be moved by this.....


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"EDGE OF GLORY" PS22 Chorus & Ithacappella (by Lady Gaga)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com ithacappella.com Today the PS22 Chorus had its annual get-together with our college buddies, Ithacappella (the a cappella men's choir from Ithaca College), and I think it's safe to say that this year's was our best collaboration with the boys to date! The kids turned out 3 amazing numbers with their college counterparts, and every song was golden! Here is a brilliant take on "Edge of Glory" by the one and only Lady Gaga! (Also featured on Ithacappella's bridge is a medley of "Take On Me" by A-ha, "Someone Like You" by Adele, and "Firework" by Katy Perry!) And props to Kiarah for contributing her beautiful talent on the solo parts!


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PS22 Chorus "THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER" 2011


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com This is for all those who were upset about not being able to hear the kids through the screaming hockey fans at MSG on Friday night!


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Freelance Whales PS22 Chorus "Hannah"


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com www.freelancewhales.com Another amazing collaboration featuring the PS22 Chorus! Yesterday the kids were visited by the Freelance Whales, and it was a match made in musical heaven. What truly great musicians and unbelievably generous souls... We at PS22 are MOST impressed!


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PS22 Chorus "WHAT YOU KNOW" Two Door Cinema Club


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The new 2012 crew outdid themselves in this very different take on the amazing song by Two Door Cinema Club, "What You Know." I was determined to wait until Monday to post this, but the chorus sounds its absolute best so far this year, and my pride in their performance outweighs my determination. Congrats to Sharon for her beautiful melancholy delivery of the solo, Daniel-san for his amazing drumming(!!), and to the entire chorus for successfully taking the original song (which is an alternative pop masterpiece) to a whole new place!


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Queen Latifah, Common & PS22 Chorus "CHAMPION"


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Queen Latifah & Common, soon to appear together in JUST WRIGHT, were awesome enough to take the time to meet us at MSR Studios in Manhattan, where we got to jam with them on Queen's song, "Champion!" It was an amazing gathering of phenomenal musical champions indeed, and big thanks to our two guests, John Maybee, and FOX for arranging this high energy get together!


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PS22 Chorus "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER" Paul Simon


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Paul Simon (#47 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs Ever Written), which the PS22 Chorus of 2012 sings in perfect harmony. Surely this will go down as one of my personal favorite performances from this year's group (or any other's)!


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PS22 Chorus 2012 "PILGRIMAGE" Suzanne Vega


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com With an appropriately titled cover as the PS22 Chorus of 2012 begins its journey, here is the brand new crew singing "Pilgrimage" by Suzanne Vega (co-written by Anton Sanko). Big props to Daniel for an amazing job on the solo part! This new 2012 group has been completely blowing me away thus far -- they're like old pros and it's only September!! ** Apologies for the recent audio issues with our last 2 videos -- hoping with this latest reposting, the problem is now resolved....


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PS22 Chorus "Fighter" Gym Class Heroes (WINTER CONCERT)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com On Wednesday evening, December 21, 2011, PS22 Chorus of 2012 gave a stunning performance, one amazing song after another, at its 12th Annual Winter Concert! The fifth graders closed the epic show with this rousing version of "The Fighter" by Gym Class Heroes with some help from the 4th grade chorus and the audience!


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"Generator (First Floor)" Freelance Whales & PS22 Chorus @ Newport Folk Festival 2011


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com After an astounding and memorable final peformance for the PS22 Chorus of 2011 at The Newport Folk Festival this weekend, we were fortunate enough to reunite with our buds, The Freelance Whales! Here is a great informal moment at the festival of our two respective acts making some awesome music together in The Kids' Tent with the song, "Generator (First Floor)."


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PS22 Chorus "Rolling in the Deep" @ Graduation 2011 (by Adele)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Check out this amazing highlight from Wednesday's PS22 graduation ceremony at the St. George Theater in Staten Island. Azaria and Denise come together on the leads for a seriously potent version of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" backed by the always-potent PS22 Chorus!! Definitely going to be rough saying the official "last goodbye" on Tuesday at our final rehearsal....


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PS22 Chorus Is Shut Down?!


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com PS22 Chorus gets some sad news.... Not really. Consider yourselves Rick Rolled -- PS22 style. ;)


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PS22 Chorus FOREVER YOUNG by Alphaville


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The absolutely amazing song by the German 80's electo-pop band Alphaville, sung here by the PS22 fifth grade chorus of Staten Island. The kids do another impeccable job on another one of my favorite songs from back in the day. Bahira and April (soloist of Viva La Vida) do a beautiful job on the duet, and the chorus is in top form! I always loved this song, but it's even better now! :)


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"Rolling In The Deep" PS22 Chorus @ Newport Folk Festival 2011 (by Adele)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The PS22 Chorus played an incredible farewell performance at this year's Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island yesterday! The kids were astoundingly good and equally well-received! And here is the encore (or perhaps more appropriately the pièce de résistance) from the set! "Rolling In The Deep" by Adele! Denise,Azaria, and the chorus are chillingly good! Quite a sound off for our 2011 crew..... One of my favorite moments is when Azaria drops the mike RIGHT on the beat at the end! Is that a pro or what??


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PS22 Chorus "LISTEN TO YOUR HEART" Roxette


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com So I really wasn't expecting to have anything ready to post today, but the PS22 Chorus really blew me away this afternoon, picking up these difficult harmonies (with a key change no less) in just one rehearsal. So here is the beautiful 80's pop ballad by Roxette called "Listen To Your Heart," made all the more poignant by our favorite fifth graders! Thanks to Mr. Eberle for contributing his guitar-playing skills, and of course props to Denise for filling in on the solo spot for today.... Thanks to Ms. Lisa for the beautiful filming!


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PS22 Chorus "MARCHING ON" OneRepublic


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The PS22 Chorus of 2011 is going out with a bang with this absolutely INSANE version of "Marching On" by OneRepublic! The kids completely out-do themselves on this one, and Marquis is out of control!! Definitely the coup de grace from this year's group, and a performance that will be remembered.... Thanks to Ms. Lisa for capturing this glorious musical moment!


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PS22 Chorus Denise "NO ONE" by Alicia Keys (+Bonus Prize)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com O........M........G........ This completely knocked my socks off. "No One" by Alicia Keys has been a popular choice among PS22 Chorus soloists for quite some time now (view the amazing versions by Brielle & Ashleigh for cases and point), but THIS? Simply extraordinary!!! This was filmed early yesterday morning while we were warming up for rehearsal for Denise's solo on Jill Scott's "He Loves Me". I literally cheered out loud midway through while watching the playback of this when I got home! What a talent!! So yeah, lots more to come from Denise AND the entire PS22 Chorus of 2011!


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PS22 Chorus "Not Afraid" @ Gridiron Gala 2011


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Yesterday the kids rocked The Waldorf singing at The 18th Annual Gridiron Gala sponsored by United Way, which honors the legends of our 2 New York football teams, The Jets and The Giants! Jonathan , Brianna "Krispy", and the PS22 Chorus tore it up on "Not Afraid" by Eminem!


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Joshua "Breathing Color" (original)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com youtube.com (Josh's channel) On Friday, the PS22 Chorus welcomed back its only third grade member from 2004, Joshua! This kid displayed a unique voice and serious talent even back then, so obviously we knew he was going on to musical greatness! Here he is showing said greatness on his original song, "Breathing Color." So proud!! At the end of the video you can hear a vintage performance from Josh of "Memory" from the musical CATS by Andrew Lloyd Webber, recorded back in the PS22 auditorium in 2004. (For those wondering about the lyrics, Josh loved singing Italian opera, so he improvised made up Italian words for this performance.) Make sure you also catch Joshua performing with the chorus on "Breaking It Up" by Lykke Li!


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PS22 Chorus "PRETTY GOOD YEAR" Tori Amos


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The PS22 Chorus of 2011 has been on a fantastic roll of great performances lately, and this might top them all with the kids' absolutely gorgeous cover of Tori Amos's "Pretty Good Year!" And it certainly has been... How about third grader Alicea belting out that solo?! You can rest assured you'll be hearing more from her.... In anticipation of Tori's new album, NIGHT OF THE HUNTERS coming soon! Thanks to Mr. Eberle for playing along on the guitar, and of course to Ms. Lisa for filming!


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PS22 Chorus "THE FIGHTER" Gym Class Heroes (ft. Ryan Tedder)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The fifth graders of the PS22 Chorus of 2012 proved themselves to be music class heroes with this incredible version of "The Fighter" by Gym Class Heroes (featuring Ryan Tedder)! Such a great version of a great song! And let's hear it for Daniel-san on the drums and his backup dancers(?).... (RIP Daniel-san.) ;)


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"Closer To The Edge" 30 Seconds To Mars ft. PS22 Chorus & Vitamin String Quartet


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Last night PS22 Chorus joined 30 Seconds to Mars for a special performance at St. Peters Church in Manhattan on three amazing tunes! This video is from the soundcheck before the show and features some great behind-the-scenes footage as well as a killer version of "Closer To The Edge!"


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PS22 Chorus "LISZTOMANIA" Phoenix


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here's a fantastic song by Phoenix, and a fantastic rendition by the PS22 Chorus of 2010! I love this point in the year. The kids pick stuff up really quick -- only two rehearsals to get this performance! And you know the kids are coming into their own when every new video posted becomes a new favorite! Btw, this is my new favorite.....


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PS22 Chorus "FIREWORK" Katy Perry (Oscars Press Conference)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The kids have a blast, lame pun intended, with Katy Perry's "Firework" at Friday's press conference, promoting PS22's upcoming appearance at the Oscars! Denise does a fantastic job standing in for an absent-from-school-that-day Kurria!


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PS22 Chorus "VIVA LA VIDA" Coldplay (acoustic guitar version)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com The PS22 Chorus of 2009 has some fun with Coldplay's Grammy nominated song Viva La Vida, the amazing new hit single from the album of the same name. Hope it sweeps the Grammies! I love watching them sing this one, and it has kind of a different sound and feel on the guitar than the previously posted piano and acapella versions, so I thought it merited YouTubeage.... :) April sings the solo and sounds better than ever on this one. The PS22 Chorus consists of about 60 fifth graders and have sung with Tori Amos, Crowded House, among many others. Visit our above website to find out more about these amazing New York City public school kids. Coldplay's new album comes highly recommended, featuring the songs: 01 Life in Technicolor 02 Cemeteries of London 03 Lost! 04 42 05 Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love 06 Yes 07 Viva la Vida 08 Violet Hill 09 Strawberry Swing 10 Death and All His Friends


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"Livin' On A Prayer" David Cook & PS22 Chorus (Bon Jovi)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here's yet another fantastic spontaneous musical moment that took place during the PS22 Chorus jam with David Cook! Let's just say it was quite a musically prosperous Q&A...


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Freelance Whales & PS22 Chorus "Hannah" (with bonus footage)


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com www.freelancewhales.com Another amazing collaboration featuring the PS22 Chorus! Yesterday the kids were visited by the Freelance Whales, and it was a match made in musical heaven. What truly great musicians and unbelievably generous souls... We at PS22 are MOST impressed!


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"Kings & Queens" 30 Seconds To Mars ft. PS22 Chorus & Vitamin String Quartet


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Last night PS22 Chorus joined 30 Seconds to Mars for a special performance at St. Peters Church in Manhattan on three amazing tunes! Here is a truly powerful version of "Kings & Queens!"


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PS22 Chorus "ALL IS FULL OF LOVE" Bjork


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Here is a wonderful song from the inimitable Bjork, which is given the full PS22 Chorus treatment! Big props to Kaitlynn, and guest vocalist, third grader Juan, who both do a fantastic job on their respective solo parts! The original version can be found on the brilliant album Homogenic, which you should already have in your collection.....


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"Shark In The Water" VV Brown & PS22 Chorus


ps22chorus.blogspot.com http twitter.com Yesterday the PS22 Chorus of 2012 got together with the absolutely amazing VV Brown and her guitarist Luke to make some music! The kids and VV collaborated on three of her songs and got to have a fantastic chat as well! We all left completely inspired -- the kids outdid themselves and VV is just magical! Here is VV's biggest hit to date, "Shark In The Water!"


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