Monday, January 15, 2007

JUSTIN Gets A Well-Deserved Standing Ovation at Martin Luther King Memorial!!


What an incredible day today in Albany, NY, as Justin took his place among the stars!! And there were stars aplenty present at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Observance in Albany today! George Huff (American Idol Finalist and nicest guy ever!!) gave a brilliant gospel performance, and The Apollo Kids "Star Of Tomorrow" winner, Nikita, is bound to earn that title!! Girl can sAAAAAAANG!!! Also, there was a 6 year old trumpet player who has performed at the White House and with some very famous jazz musicians!! Barbara Howard, Jim Lucas, & a member of the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe also helped pay homage to Dr. King, one of the most important and courageous American heroes. Justin sang the national anthem to begin the tribute, and later in the program blew away the audience with his rendition of Sam Cooke's "Change Is Gonna Come". Below are some video and photo highlights of this unforgettable day!!

Below is a video of his UNBELIEVABLE performance of "Change Is Gonna Come". After the song is done, listen to American Idol finalist George Huff's high praise for P.S.22's young prodigy!



Justin & Mr. B with American Idol finalist, George Huff


Justin rehearses the national anthem with the State Trooper Honor Guard


The Stars Of Tomorrow: Justin with Apollo Kids "Star Of Tomorrow" winner, Nikita!!


Six year old trumpet player, Geoffrey!!


George Huff gives Justin high praise to Mr. B's camcorder!

Friday, January 12, 2007

Catch PS22 Chorus Member JUSTIN Perform at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Broadcast on 1/15/07



Justin's long awaited appearance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Observance is just around the corner!! New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer, American Idol Finalist George Huff, The Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe, the winner of the prestigious Apollo Kids competition, and many more will be there with Justin to pay tribute to one of the all-time greatest American heroes.

If you're in New York City, make sure to tune in to channel 75 (NOT channel 25 as is listed on the official Dr. King memorial website -- thanks Miss Toni for the info!) at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 15, 2007 (Martin Luther King Day). If you don't live in the city, but are located in or around the tri-state area, you too might be able to catch Justin's performance (which should come on about an hour or so into the broadcast). The following website will give you the channel in your area that will be airing the event:

http://nyking.org/celebration/liveview.html

Please remember that if you are in NYC (including Staten Island obviously), turn on channel 75 to see Justin's breath-taking rendition of Sam Cooke's "Change Is Gonna Come"!

You can also find out more information about the event by going to:

nyking.org

And of course the entire PS22 Chorus are all right behind Justin, supporting and wishing him the best of luck as he makes his first appearance in a huge stadium venue! It may be his first, but we know it certainly won't be his last!! CONGRATS JUSTIN!!!!

Saturday, January 06, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the PS22 CHORUS!!

To do our part to usher in a fantastic new year, The PS22 Chorus brings you 2 classic performances from December of 2002! The first is an updated, much better quality version of the previously posted "Winter" by Tori Amos. The second is an awesome rendition of "Hasida", sung in Hebrew and on the amazing self-titled album by Shlomo Gronich & The Sheba Choir. These are 2 definitive PS22 Chorus classics!

"WINTER" by Tori Amos (from the dress-rehearsal for our 2002 holiday show)


"HASIDA" by Shlomo Gronich & The Sheba Choir (also filmed at the dress-rehearsal....)