PS22 Chorus of 2012 Is Going Out With A CHIDDY BANG!!

On Thursday, the PS22 Chorus of 2012 was visited by alternative hip hop artists, Chiddy Bang! The talented duo got together with the kids on a couple of tunes off of their recent album Breakfast, including "Mind Your Manners" and "Talking To Myself" (featuring two awesome duets on the latter -- Kevin & Kahlil and Faith & Yasir)! Check 'em out below!

Big thanks to 'Chiddy' Anamege & Noah Beresin for taking the time to stop by, and to Darren Baber (who brought us Kylie Minogue last year) & Bryan Kehn for arranging the visit! Also thanks to Ms. Lisa for her fantastic videos and Mrs. Cohen for the great pics that accompany the post! More below....

The PS22 Chorus Walk The Moon!

On Tuesday, the PS22 Chorus was fortunate enough to be part of one of our most epic musical collaborations with the incredible band Walk The Moon! Aside from being an extremely musically prolific afternoon, it was a thoroughly inspiring one as well! The kids and the band were completely in awe of each other, and had a cosmic blast getting together on three of the band's songs ("Anna Sun," "I Can Lift A Car," and "Tightrope"), and even some impromptu performances! Check 'em out below and stay tuned for even more coming soon!

MTV Buzzworthy & The Huffington Post have both acknowledged the amazing collaboration since the videos have been posted! (Click on the links to see the incredible praises bestowed!)  It's great to see the kids and the band getting so much well-deserved acknowledgement!  So big thanks to Jamie Abzug for arranging this unforgettable visit, and, needless to say, to the band themselves for being so gracious, warm, and wonderfully down to earth! (Don't let their name fool you!) Also thanks to Ms. Lisa for capturing all the great moments on video (again, more to come!), and to Ms. Laurie for the great pics! More below...

PS22 Chorus Awarded SEAK Foundation's Ambassador of Hope Award!

Yesterday, the PS22 Chorus was honored with the Ambassadors of Hope Award at SEAK Foundation's Sports Bra Challenge, held in Union Square Park in Manhattan! After performing several songs for two spin classes (that featured Biggest Loser Season 11 winner & finalist sisters, Olivia Ward & Hannah Curlee), the chorus was presented with the award and delivered the event's rousing finale! Performances featured here include: "We Are Young" by Fun (ft. Janelle Monae) "We Found Love" by Rihanna "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga

Thanks to City of Hope and the SEAK Foundation for this fantastic acknowledgement, to Ms. Lisa for her amazing video, and Mrs. Panzella for the great photos!

Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution!

Another offering we are most proud to present...PS22 Chorus of 2012 takes on the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, covering her powerful song about social injustice, "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution." The kids recorded both a cappella and acoustic versions, and unable to choose a favorite, we decided to put them together in one video. Check it out below!

PS22 Chorus performs at Global Fund For Children Gala

The PS22 Chorus of 2012 gave a rousing performance of 3 songs from their repertoire at the Global Fund For Children Gala last night! Check out the amazingness that ensued as the kids sang:

"We Are Young" by Fun (feat. Janelle Monae) 
"Sooner Or Later" by Mat Kearney 
"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye (feat. Kimbra)

This performance is dedicated to Nathalie, an amazing PS22 Chorus fan, who is in the midst of a difficult fight against cancer.... You are in our hearts and, to paraphrase a line from one of the songs performed that evening, we know that sooner or later.... you're gonna make it!