Saturday, May 09, 2009

RIHANNA-MATION at DKMS!



After meeting Rihanna and Chelsea Clinton on Thursday night, the chorus certainly learned first-hand that when you give, it always come back to you. The kids generously donated their time and talent to perform at a fundraiser for DKMS, an organization dedicated to helping find bone marrow donors for those in need. They sang with rising star Cooper Boone on "One Song", a song he wrote for the organization, and it was an inspired collaboration, to say the very least!



Cooper is definitely an amazing person aside from being an amazing talent! He generously shared the spotlight with the chorus, and it was a definite showstopper! The performance was a definitive highlight of the fundraiser, which took place at Cipriani's on 42nd Street in New York City. It was indeed a star-studded gala which (aside from Rihanna and Chelsea Clinton) included the likes of Kylie Minogue, Vera Wang, Rachel Zoe, Betsey Johnson, Sarah Connor, Mario Cantone, and many more coming out to support the cause. It was a dream come true getting to sing for such a prestigious audience and the chorus sounded fantastic!



After the performance, Rihanna and Chelsea Clinton were inspired enough to come over to say hello and congratulate the kids, who were just a bit excited.... YEAH RIGHT!! I would venture to say that the kids are still doing their little happy dance that you see at the end of the video posted above!



It was an unforgettable night, and we were honored to be a part of the festivities, and to do our part for this worthy cause! See some more pics below....


On stage with Cooper at dress rehearsal

In the Green Room with Ms. Lisa

Chelsea Clinton's place setting

The chorus channels its inner-celebrity!

Josh looking like he's gone to heaven

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

heyy mr.b its april again nd those pix nd the vid came out amazing wat an experience that wuz sooo much funnn !!!!1

Mr. B said...

i know it!! you guys were amazing and made a huge impression on the crowd! so proud of you and the gang!! :)

susa said...

mr.b, i watched several videos of you and your wonderful chorus and follow your blog - you really make this world a better place! i believe that these kids will not grow up hurting somebody to make themselves feel better - they know that music is their way, and i hope they will pass it on to their own children as well. i look forward to new songs and send you best wishes from germany!

Anonymous said...

Oh my, Josh DOES look like he's died and gone to heaven!! Great job as always, Mr. B. and kids!
Michelle

Mr. B said...

thanks michelle! yeah, we couldn't pry him off of rihanna with a crowbar.... :)

Anonymous said...

AWESOME NIGHT!!!!!it was sooooooo much fun, the food was awesome the bus ride was awesome and meeting Rihanna and Chealse clinton was awesomest!!!!!
aLLIE

Mr. B said...

agreed, allie! it was ALL good! :)

Mr. B said...

Sorry I missed your comment first time around, Susa. Glad to know that Germany is listening.... Big thanks! :)

Anonymous said...

Hey Mr.B Its Arsmellyy.i like the picturess they came out Amazingg!!And Woahh JoShs face does look Like heS Floating to heaven

Arsmelly=]]

Mr. B said...

hey smelly! :) i like YOUR pic on the gold dust posting too!

Anonymous said...

When I Saw The PiC I Was Like Was My Hand really Touching Glitter Hahaa =]

Arsmelly

Mr. B said...

no glitter, gold dust!!!! ;)

Anonymous said...

Yea Yeaa Gold Dustt I got You Mr.B :] Was I really touch AHEMM ''GOLD DUST''.

Arsmelly

Mr. B said...

"And then Arsmelly will understand, she held gold dust in her hand...." ;)

Anonymous said...

I Understandd:]] arent i luckyy now Have Good LuCk :]]

Mr. B said...

i'll take any good luck you're offering! see ya tomorrow! :)

Anonymous said...

You guys are sooooo lucky!! I wish I was there. You're doing a great job with the new chorus Mr.B. I'm getting kind of jealous :]

Bianca Carrasco from last year's chorus

Mr. B said...

thanks bianca for your kindness, but don't feel that way! you're accomplishments with the chorus were just as outstanding! you can't sell yourself short like that. ;) MISS YOU! it was great seeing you yesterday! :)