Reminder!

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow morning (Tuesday) to the Oscars.com webcast announcing this years nominations. PS22 Chorus will be making a cameo and it should be well worth the watch! The webcast begins at 8:30AM ET, and PS22 is expected to appear within the first ten minutes of the airing!

IMPROV Session

An incredible session of improvising with two of our amazing PS22 Chorus of 2011 members, Azaria & Denise. Yes, the girls and I were completely making this up as we went along.... Seriously and insanely mind-blowing!! This video was captured by extraordinary film-maker, Jonathan Kalafer....

Take 5 with Mr. B

What do PS22 Chorus and Wolverine have in common? Not much really, but check out this fun interview from Beth Hopkins' very cool blog to find out....

Hannah

The kids have a blast singing this song, "Hannah" by Freelance Whales, and I honestly don't know how they got all those lyrics down as well as they did so quickly! We just put the finishing touches on this today after only 2 practices, and I'm very proud of the results! Another great song by a great band, covered by the greatest fifth grade chorus!! Thanks to the always amazing Mr. Eberle on guitar, and our dear Ms. Lisa for filming!

UPDATE (1-22-11): Just saw that Freelance Whales posted this on their Facebook & Twitter pages saying, "This is literally the coolest thing I've ever seen."

UPDATE 2 (1-22-11): singer/actor Darren Criss from Glee also tweeted about the kids' cover of "Hannah," saying "I wanna be in PS22!" We'll save a seat for you, Darren!

PS22 Chorus Video featured on NY Times Homepage!!

Check out this amazing video produced by Jeremy Beiler currently being featured on the homepage of NYTimes.com! Also make sure you don't miss the previously posted article featured in today's edition of the hard copy of the NY Times!!

NY TIMES predicts PS22 Chorus will steal The Oscars!

Check out the last two paragraphs of this awesome article appearing in tomorrow's (Wednesday, January 20) NY TIMES on page C2. TIMES Journalist Melena Ryzik predicts the PS22 Chorus's appearance to be "one of the best moments" of this year's upcoming Academy Award's Ceremony!

PS22 Chorus Helps Deliver Oscar Nominees!

If you tune in to the Academy Award Nominees Webcast next Tuesday morning (January 25th) at Oscars.com, not only will you get to hear this year's nominations, but you'll also also see a quick glimpse of the PS22 Chorus kids officially announcing their arrival to Hollywood! The webcast will begin at 8:30 AM (ET), so don't miss it!! (The PS22 segment is expected to come on within the first 10 minutes.) For recent PS22 Oscar buzz in the news media, check out these videos below!

Entertainment Tonight (12-17-10)


Access Hollywood (12-17-10)


Good Day New York (12-17-10)


CBS News at 11 (12-17-10)


NBC News at 11 (12-17-10)


PIX News at 10 (12-17-10)


ABC News at 11 (12-17-10)


NY1 (12-18-10)

Ithacappella & Adiza Return!

Yesterday, the PS22 Chorus of 2011 was treated to a visit by our "old" friends Ithacappella! After doing an assembly for the entire fifth grade in the morning, they made a guest appearance at our chorus rehearsal later that afternoon to join forces with the kids on Katy Perry's "Firework." We were also treated to a visit from former PS22 Chorus member Adiza, who now is in Ithaca College's all-female choir, Premium Blend. So of course we put her to work too. The results are astounding, as you can see below.

More magic happened when Ithacappella spontaneously joined in on a version of our cover of "Imagine" by John Lennon. Azaria, who had a really bad cold, took us by surprise and gave one of her most impressive performances to date. And the addition of Ithacappella takes this version to a whole new level of fantastic.

Personally speaking, I would just like to thank the gentlemen at Ithacappella (and of course, my Dizzy too!) for lifting my spirits during a difficult time for me and my family, and reminding me of the healing power of music. Yesterday did wonders for my soul, and I know the kids will echo my sentiments when I say it was one of the most memorable moments of a rather incredible year for the PS22 Chorus. To help give further insight to the electricity of this collaboration, here is a little something Ithacappella improvised with the kids to get everyone warmed up -- "Ithacappella! PS22!"

And to sign off this very special post, we leave you off with two of our favorite videos featuring Adiza during her time at PS22! Also make sure to check out this amazing improv she did a few years back with another of our legendary progidies, Justin.

UPDATE (1-12-11): Huge thanks to our pal Perez Hilton for posting our 'fab collab' with Ithacappella!

DECEMBER 2010 Poll Results

PS22 Chorus fans have spoken and the top 3 PS22 Chorus holiday performances are, "Snow Angel" by Tori Amos from the 2011 Chorus, "Let There Be Peace on Earth" from the 2009 Chorus, and with the highest percentage of votes, "O Holy Night" from the 2010 Chorus! All fine choices indeed!!

And make sure you vote in our new January Poll on the right sidebar! This month's poll allows you to vote for your favorite PS22 video featuring an Academy Award nominated (or awarded) actor! Be an educated voter, and take some time to watch all the nominated videos below!

Anne Hathaway & PS22 Chorus 2011


Matt Damon (Matisyahu) & PS22 Chorus 2011


Marcia Gay Harden & PS22 Chorus 2007


Matthew Modine & PS22 Chorus 2005


Queen Latifah & PS22 Chorus 2010

More German PS22 Chorus Press!

PS22 Chorus has been all over Germany recently, at least in print! The kids first appeared earlier this month in Dein Spiegel (pic above, and big thanks to writer Severin Mevissen for copies of the magazine)! The kids were again featured in today's issue of the Koehlner Stadt-Anzeiger! The online version can be found here. A big danke schön to all of our German friends!! We appreciate the support from overseas!

Winter Concert 2010

Well it's no secret of the big news that was revealed via Anne Hathaway at the PS22 Chorus Winter Concert 2010, but of course that doesn't take away from the amazing show that took place before the big reveal! Catch some highlights from this year's holiday performance below!

One of the best that night wasn't even on the program. Fortunately we were feeling spontaneous! Check out this ASTOUNDING rendition of "He Loves Me" by Jill Scott (also inspired by the version by Karen & KiKi Clark Sheard). And Denise on those leads? Nothing short of a revelation!

Another definitive highlight was seeing the debut of the fourth grade chorus (aka PS22 Chorus of 2012)! Kevin is awesome calling upon his best inner James Brown, and shows why he won the PS22 American Idol Graniteville Edition in 2008, back when he was in 1st grade! The fourth graders enthusiasm nearly stole the show, and left everyone wanting more!!

Alicea also returned to the stage, this time as a third grader, singing the Christmas classic "Jingle Bell Rock!" And rock it she did!! This little firecracker is getting ready to explode -- enough to almost make you want to fast forward to PS22 Chorus of 2013!!

2009 PS22 Chorus member Allie returns with this powerful rendition of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and demonstrates how she became a legend 'round these parts.

Thanks to Ms. Lisa for all the amazing videos, and to my dad, Victor Breinberg, for all the incredible pics on this post. More below!

PS22 Brings in Christmas on TODAY Show and FOX & FRIENDS