Here and "There"

Here is a great version of the chorus singing the beautiful song, "There", by the Innocence Mission. We WON'T mention why Michael has an ear to ear grin on his face. Safe to say it wasn't laughing gas. Though it ALSO is safe to say Ashleigh was definitely shooing away some kind of mysterious gas coming her way....

Testing, testing.... The FUN way!

Here is the soundcheck footage from the April 30th Crowded House concert at the Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza. Check out what went on behind the scenes, and discover a brand new layer of cool-ness to Crowded House....

PART 1:



PART 2:



Throw Your Arms Around Me (rehearsal)



COMING SOON:
Private Universe (rehearsal)

PS22 Chorus Sings in Central Park at The Revlon RunWalk for Women's Cancers

Yesterday, the kids took over Central Park as the runners and walkers were coming in from the charity run/walk that began in Times Square. Portions of the event were televised on NBC yesterday, and it received major media coverage all over. It's something that we were very proud to be a part of. Here are some video highlights from Central Park:

Songs in order:
"Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell
"Private Universe" by Crowded House
"Valor" by Andrew Canlon of O'Canlon (former student of mine)
"If You Want To Sing Out" by Cat Stevens
"No No No" by Voices Of East Harlem
"Time" by Tom Waits
"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley

A picture-perfect day!Amber sings "every night about 6:00"....
Justin & Angela sing with 'valor'....
In harmony
Ashleigh gets the audience involved....
Giving it all for charity....

Picture a Crowded House....

Here are the pictures from the concert event of the century -- Crowded House & The PS22 Chorus at The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza in Manhattan! Soundcheck video footage still to come.

CROWDED HOUSE

meets the PS22 CHORUS

SOUNDCHECK!

Lead singer Neil Finn looks on like a proud papa as the chorus warms upA happy day!
In our private universe.....
Isaiah does his thing.... Bassist Nick Seymour take his cue from Isaiah....

The PS22 CHORUS takes the stage!

A huge audience filled with appreciation.... Ashleigh lighting up the stage!
Amber leads the chorus in our version of the Crowdies' "Private Universe"
The sopranos singing away!
The chorus gives a glowing performance

The CHORUS joins CROWDED HOUSE!

"The Most Hopeful Sound On Earth" Crowded House Performs with the PS22 Chorus!!

The big night!

Okay, way too tired to post about the excitement we had tonight..... Here's a little something to whet your appetite until I complete this post tomorrow. I promise there will be some more amazing pics and videos, including some highlights from the soundcheck. What an extraordinary day for everybody. And I've decided Crowded House, being the coolest and most down to earth band, have the absolute coolest fans! Thanks to the band and their fans for making the chorus feel like the stars of the show!

Crowded House with the PS22 Chorus -- Throw Your Arms Around Me


Crowded House with the PS22 Chorus -- An impromptu Private Universe!

PS22 Chorus opening -- Put A Little Love In Your Heart


PS22 Chorus opening -- Private Universe (without the band)

CROWDED CHORUS!!

The fun just never seems to stop..... You may remember a couple of months ago I posted about receiving a message from Neil Finn, lead singer of the amazing New Zealand band, Crowded House, after we covered their incredible song, "Private Universe." Well Neil contacted me again a few weeks ago, and was kind enough to make us an astounding offer.

So let's just say, an amazing, amazing thing will be taking place this Wednesday, April 30th!! And now that it's official, I'm beyond proud to announce that the PS22 Chorus will be opening for Crowded House at the Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza in Manhattan!!!! In addition to the chorus performing a few numbers right before the band takes the stage, there is also going to be an amazing surprise later on in the show that the kids will be a part of! AND THAT'S ALL I'M SAYING!! Tickets might still be available if you're lucky!!

Congrats to the chorus on your non-stop rollercoaster ride of a year!!

And here is the song, "Don't Dream It's Over", by Crowded House. This song was their biggest radio hit landing at #2 on the Top 40 Billboard Charts!

Platinum!

Today marks another major milestone for us! On April 23rd, 2008, the chorus celebrated its 1,000,000th viewing of a PS22 Chorus video on the internet! Congrats chorus, and just....holy cow!! How proud you guys make me!!