The PS22 Chorus, directed by Gregg Breinberg, is a

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-winning public elementary school chorus from PS 22 in Graniteville,

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. It is composed of 60-70 fifth-graders. PS 22 is the largest elementary school in Staten Island. PS22 Chorus has performed with a multitude of musical acts (e.g.

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, Portugal. The Man, and

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) and has had celebrated appearances on numerous national and international broadcasts throughout the years (including the widely publicized performance of " Over The Rainbow" that closed the

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), after its videos had gained worldwide attention within the popular video-sharing site

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. To date, the chorus's YouTube videos have been watched more than 100 million times.

History

Students are assigned to the chorus after an annual auditioning process at the beginning of each school year. The chorus meets twice a week during school hours to practice, and performs throughout the year at school functions, local events, and on special requests.Sharyn Alfonsi & Wonbo Wo
"Music Class Is Hit With Kids, Online Viewers"

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2009-06-10 The PS22 chorus was founded in 2000 by the school's music teacher, Gregg Breinberg, who led his 2001-2002 PS 22 Chorus to live TV in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. He started

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ging in September 2006 about the Chorus, following requests on a

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fan page, where he had shared some of his videos. Since then the chorus has become an Internet phenomenon. In 2009 ''

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'' magazine called it "the best-known elementary-school chorus on the planet". The director Gregg Breinberg won a

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in 2017.

Performance highlights

Chorus of 2006/2007 * The chorus performs for singer-songwriter

at the Sony Atrium in New York City. (May 4, 2007)VERENA DOBNI
"P.S. 22 Chorus Gains Fame With Boost From YouTube"

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2009-06-26 * Celebrity gossip blogger

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starts blogging about the PS22 chorus and becomes an influential supporter. Chorus of 2007/2008 *

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, lead singer of the New Zealand band

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invites the chorus to sing at the band's sold-out concert in New York. (April 30, 2008) * Members of the PS22 chorus of 2007/2008 are featured in several videos of the 2009 television series

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Chorus of 2008/2009 * The electronic band Passion Pit invites the PS22 chorus to sing background vocals on three tracks ("

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", "Little Secrets", "Let Your Love Grow Tall") of their debut album ''

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''. (2009-01-16) "The Reeling" is later nominated for an

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as best breakthrough video. * The chorus performs with country singer Cooper Boone at a DKMS charity Gala and meets

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and R&B singer

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. (May 7, 2009)Jason Ga
"Gaga for P.S. 22"

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2009-07-02 *

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features an in-depth look at the PS22 Chorus. (June 10, 2009) *

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(

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) invites the chorus to sing for her at Madison Square Garden. (June 11, 2009) * The chorus performs on ''

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'' (

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) (June 22, 2009) * The chorus appears on ''

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'' (

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). (August 3, 2009) * The chorus is featured on the nationally televised '' VH1 Divas Special 2009'' (September 17, 2009)Ben Johnso
"PS 22 Chorus scores $30,000 from VH1's Save the Music"
silive 2009-09-24 Chorus of 2009/2010 * The newly formed chorus of 2009/2010 is visited by the cast (

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Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Anna Maria Francesca Enriquez Perez de Tagle-Kline

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) and director

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of the new 2009 movie '' Fame''. The school is presented a $30,000 check for a new keyboard lab by

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Executive Director Paul Cothran, and Director Of Music for New York City Department of Education Barbara Murray. (September 14, 2009) * ''

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'' magazine invites the chorus to perform at an award ceremony for

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and

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. (October 2, 2009)Mariel Concepcio
"Beyonce Accepts Billboard's Woman Of the Year Award, Lady Gaga Is Rising Star"

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2009-10-02 * The chorus performs alongside the

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at the Cross Cultural Youth Festival held at The Armory, Washington Heights for 2500 children from all five boroughs of New York. The event is covered by Fox5 New York. (October 27, 2009

* Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, IAVA, invites the chorus to sing at the Third Annual Heroes Gala at Gotham Hall in New York, hosted by

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. (November 10, 2009) * The chorus performs with rapper

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at the National Tree Lighting ceremony at the

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with President

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and Vice President Joe Biden attending. (December 3, 2009) * During their "Songs From the Heart" tour,

Celtic Woman Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show ''Riverdance.'' In 2004, Downes recruited five Irish female music ...

visits PS22 and invites the chorus to join them on two songs at their

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concert. (February 26, 2010) *After hearing the chorus's interpretation of his song " One Day", Chasidic reggae artist

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visits PS22 and invites the chorus to perform two songs at his concert at New York City's

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. (March 16, 2010) Chorus of 2010/2011 * The students perform at the charity organization "New Yorkers for Children". (September 22, 2010) * At the ONEXONE Gala supported by

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, the children sing with

. (October 27, 2010) * The chorus perform at

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in Manhattan hosted by NBC Anchor

. (November 10, 2010) * The children are visited by

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and perform with her, including the first ever live performance of "Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love)". (November 29, 2010) * The chorus is visited by

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at their 11th Annual Winter Concert and invited to perform at the

. (December 16, 2010) * The students perform an unprecedented closing number of " Over The Rainbow" at the

on February 27, 2011. * The children perform with

on The Oprah Winfrey Show post Oscar show at the Kodak Theatre. (February 28, 2011) * The chorus perform together with

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at the

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(April 20, 2011) *

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visits the school and performs with the Chorus. The children join in on singing "Hannah" and "Generator ^First Floor" as well as listened to the Freelance Whales perform "Generator ^Second Floor" all of which were from the album Weathervanes (March 30, 2011) *

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visits PS22 and performs several songs including " The Last Goodbye" and "

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" with the chorus. (June 10, 2011) * The group reunites to perform a 40-minute set at the

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in Rhode Island. (July 30, 2011) * PS22 Chorus appears on

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in a video singing the iconic Sesame song "Somebody Come and Play." (October 21, 2011) * Documentary about the 2010-11 chorus entitled "Once In A Lullaby: The PS22 Chorus Story" premieres at

. (April 29, 2012) * PS22 Chorus "Firework" video appears in

3-D film, Part of Me. (July 4, 2012) Chorus of 2011/2012 * The children are visited by artist

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who performs several songs with the chorus. (November 16, 2011) * The chorus performed with

Thirty Seconds to Mars Thirty Seconds to Mars (commonly stylized as 30 Seconds to Mars) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of brothers Jared Leto (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards) and Shannon Leto (drums, pe ...

for the songs "

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" and " Kings and Queens" in what was most likely their final concert at Saint Peter's Church in Chelsea, New York. (December 10, 2011) * The children are visited by artist Susan Justice and film several songs with her. (January 27, 2012) * PS22 Chorus alumnus Denise Bestman appears in a commercial for

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singing the song "

Rolling In The Deep "Rolling in the Deep" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, '' 21'' (2011). It is the lead single and opening track on the album. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The singer herself des ...

" by

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which airs during the

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. (February 12, 2012) * The students perform a tribute to

Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Houston in ...

singing "

The Greatest Love of All "The Greatest Love of All" is a song written by Michael Masser, who composed the music, and Linda Creed, who wrote the lyrics. It was originally recorded in 1977 by George Benson, who made the song a substantial hit, peaking at number two on the ...

" on the

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show on CNN. (February 17, 2012) *

Sinéad O'Connor Shuhada Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor on 8 December 1966; ) is an Irish singer-songwriter. Her debut album, ''The Lion and the Cobra'', was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her second album, ''I Do Not Want What ...

invites PS22 to open up her show at the Highline Ballroom in NYC, and joins the chorus onstage to perform her song "Jackie." (February 24, 2012) * The kids sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to legendary singer-songwriter,

Paul Simon Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor whose career has spanned six decades. He is one of the most acclaimed songwriters in popular music, both as a solo artist and as half of folk roc ...

, at 2012 New Yorker for New York Gala (February 27, 2012) * PS22 Chorus performs at NEA's (

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) Read Across America Event at New York Public Library featuring

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and

Danny DeVito Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series ''Taxi'' (1978–1983), which won him a Gold ...

in honor of the birthday of

Dr. Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel (;"Seuss"
'' Celtic Woman Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show ''Riverdance.'' In 2004, Downes recruited five Irish female music ...

returns to PS22 and records several songs with the chorus (March 12, 2012) * PS22 Chorus records a video promo to save music education with

Ingrid Michaelson Ingrid Ellen Michaelson (born December 8, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Her first album, '' Slow the Rain,'' was released in 2005, and she has since released eight more albums: '' Girls and Boys,'' '' Be OK'', '' Everybody' ...

for DoSomething.org in conjunction with Vh1's Save The Music Foundation (March 9, 2012) *

Gym Class Heroes Gym Class Heroes was an American rap rock band from Geneva, New York. The group formed in 1997 when Travie McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley during their high school gym class. The band's music displays a wide variety of influences, including hip h ...

invites PS22 Chorus to take the stage with them at their concert at

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to perform "The Fighter" (April 21, 2012) * The chorus performs "Good Girl" and "So Small" with

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-winning artist,

, when she visits the kids at their school. (April 27, 2012) * PS22 Chorus sings several songs with

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including "I Can Lift A Car" and "Anna Sun" in the PS22 auditorium. (May 22, 2012) * Alternative hip hop duo

Chiddy Bang Chidera Anamege, now known by his stage name Chiddy Bang, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to its breakup, Chiddy Bang was an American hip hop duo consisting of Anamege, under the stage name Chiddy, and Noah Beresin, ...

visits PS22 and performs "Mind Your Manners" and "Talkin' To Myself" with the children. (May 24, 2012) * The chorus serenades

Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, televisio ...

at Samsung's Hope For Children Gala in NYC. (June 4, 2012) * PS22 Chorus is visited by Malaysian singer-songwriter

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and together perform four of her original songs. (June 7, 2012) *

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does a follow-up feature on the PS22 Chorus. (June 24, 2012) *

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and affiliated networks begin airing a public service announcement for the

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featuring PS22 Chorus singing "Somewhere Only We Know" by alternative rock band Keane. (July 16, 2012) * A group of 20+ PS22 Chorus 2011/12 members appear on the season finale of ''

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'' to sing "Edge of Glory" by

(September 13, 2012) * VH1 premieres Carrie Underwood: Behind The Music which concludes with footage of Carrie singing with the 2011/12 PS22 Chorus. (September 30, 2012) Chorus of 2012/2013 * The new group of fifth graders record two videos with

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frontman

Scott Stapp Scott Stapp (born Anthony Scott Flippen, August 8, 1973) is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy and has released three solo albums: '' The Great Di ...

. (October 3, 2012) * PS22 Chorus sings at the opening of Four Freedoms Park in Roosevelt Island for former President

Bill Clinton William Jefferson Clinton ( né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He previously served as governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and agai ...

, Governor

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, former Secretary of State

Henry Kissinger Henry Alfred Kissinger (; ; born Heinz Alfred Kissinger, May 27, 1923) is a German-born American politician, diplomat, and geopolitical consultant who served as United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under the presid ...

and more. (October 17, 2012) * ''

American Idol ''American Idol'' is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to Ap ...

'' winner

Phillip Phillips Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. (born September 20, 1990) Note: An inaccurate birthdate (Sept. 29, 1990) and birthplace (Leesburg, Georgia) appear in is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame after winning the eleventh season of ''Americ ...

joins the PS22 Chorus to perform an online benefit concert for StageIt.com with all proceeds going to victims of

Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy (unofficially referred to as ''Superstorm Sandy'') was an extremely destructive and strong Atlantic hurricane, as well as the largest Atlantic hurricane on record as measured by diameter, with tropical-storm-force winds spann ...

. (November 15, 2012) * Members of the chorus ring the opening bell at the

New York Stock Exchange The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE, nicknamed "The Big Board") is an American stock exchange in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed c ...

with Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Executive Producer Amy Kule. (November 21, 2012) * The PS22 Chorus performs at the 86th Annual

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade in New York City presented by the U.S.-based department store chain Macy's. The Parade first took place in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with ...

. (November 22, 2012) * The chorus joined Carrie Underwood to sing her song "So Small" in Newark at the Prudential Center. (December 1, 2012) * The PS22 Chorus joins President

in celebrating the 57th

Presidential Inauguration A presidential inauguration is a ceremonial event centered on the formal transition of a new president into office, usually in democracies where this official has been elected. Frequently, this involves the swearing of an oath of office. Examples o ...

and Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist, one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968 ...

Day. (January 21, 2013) * PS22 Chorus performs its viral cover of "Don't You Worry Child" by

Swedish House Mafia Swedish House Mafia (SHM) is a Swedish house music supergroup consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. The group officially formed in late 2008, were placed at number ten on the ''DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJ Poll 2011, and have been ...

on ABC's Katie (March 1, 2013) * ''

Teen Vogue ''Teen Vogue'' is an American online publication, formerly in print, launched in January 2003, as a sister publication to ''Vogue (magazine), Vogue'', targeted at teenagers. Like ''Vogue'', it included stories about fashion and celebrities. Since ...

'' magazine features the PS22 Chorus with

Elle King Tanner Elle Schneider (born July 3, 1989), known professionally as Elle King, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Her musical style was influenced by Country music, country, Rock music, rock and blues. In 2012, King released her d ...

in their May Music issue. (April 19, 2013) *

Delta Rae Delta Rae ( ) is an American folk rock band formed in Durham, North Carolina. The band consists of three siblings Ian Hölljes (vocals and guitar), Eric Hölljes (vocals, guitar, piano and keys) and Brittany Hölljes (vocals), as well as Elizab ...

visits PS22 to perform several songs with the chorus. (April 22, 2013) * The kids perform their version of "Disparate Youth" with

Santigold Santi White (born September 25, 1976), known professionally as Santigold (formerly Santogold), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. '' Billboard'' presented her in 2022, saying: "Spanning punk rock, hip-hop, and dance music, S ...

. (May 9, 2013) * PS22 Chorus performs two songs with country act

The Henningsens The Henningsens is an American country music trio consisting of Brian Henningsen, his son Aaron, and daughter Clara. The trio released their debut single, " American Beautiful", for Arista Nashville in late 2012. History The Henningsens, consistin ...

. (May 15, 2013) * The chorus attends the Sesame Gala at Cipriani's and performs 2 songs with The Sesame Muppets. (May 28, 2013) *

Do Something DoSomething (also DoSomething.org) is a global nonprofit organization with the goal of motivating young people to make positive change both online and offline through campaigns. The organization's CEO is DeNora Getachew. History The organizatio ...

invites the PS22 Chorus to open their 20th birthday celebration at the Hammerstein Ballroom and record a video of an acoustic version of "MMMBop" with

Hanson Hanson or Hansson may refer to: People * Hanson (surname) * Hansson (surname) * Hanson (wrestler), ringname of an American professional wrestler Musical groups * Hanson (band), an American pop rock band * Hanson (UK band), an English rock ...

. (June 5, 2013) *

Michael Franti Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American rapper, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter, known for his participation in many musical projects, most with a political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs ...

visits PS22 Chorus and performs three of his songs with the group. (June 7, 2013) * PS22 Chorus performs with

Jessica Sanchez Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez (born August 4, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence following her finish as the runner-up on the eleventh season of ''American Idol''. Early life Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez was born in Chula ...

at The Trevor LIVE Gala in NYC. (June 17, 2013) Chorus of 2013/2014 * The group is a featured act at the

Global Citizen Global citizenship is the idea that one's identity transcends geography or political borders and that responsibilities or rights are derived from membership in a broader class: "humanity". This does not mean that such a person denounces or waives ...

Festival, singing to an audience of 60,000 people in Central Park. The concert is also livestreamed and broadcast on several networks. (September 28, 2013) * PS22 Chorus performs with

Chris Daughtry Christopher Adam Daughtry (; born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after placing fourth on the fifth season of ''American I ...

in a rendition of the band Daughtry's newest single, "Waiting for Superman", foun
here
on YouTube. (October 15, 2013) * The kids perform the national anthem at the start of the

New York Marathon The New York City Marathon (currently branded TCS New York City Marathon after its headline sponsor) is an annual marathon () that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world, with 53,627 finishe ...

. (November 3, 2013) * PS22 Chorus salutes

with a medley of her songs at

Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall ( ) is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is at 881 Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh Avenue, occupying the east side of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street (Manhattan), 56th and 57th Street (Manhatta ...

where she accepts her Glamour Woman of the Year Award. (November 11, 2013) * Singer-songwriter

Gavin DeGraw Gavin Shane DeGraw (born February 4, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. DeGraw rose to fame with his song "I Don't Want to Be" from his debut album '' Chariot'' (2003); the song became the main theme song for The WB drama series ''One Tree ...

visits the chorus and sings two of his songs with the kids. (November 13, 2013) * Indie band

The Mowgli's The Mowgli's were an American alternative rock band from Calabasas, California. Background and formation Di Panni, Appelbaum, Trent, and Warren were all friends from Calabasas High School. They were joined by Earl, a childhood friend of some o ...

perform two songs with the PS22 Chorus. (November 19, 2013) * PS22 Chorus sings with

Emily Kinney Emily Rebecca Kinney is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her role as Beth Greene on AMC's horror drama television series '' The Walking Dead'' (2011–2015, 2018). Kinney has also appeared on several other televisio ...

from the popular AMC's '' The Walking Dead''. (December 9, 2013) * The chorus appears on NBC's ''

Today Show ''Today'' (also called ''The Today Show'' or informally, ''NBC News Today'') is an American news and talk morning television show that airs weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was ...

'' with

Kathie Lee Gifford Kathryn Lee Gifford (née Epstein; born August 16, 1953) is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress and author. From 1985 to 2000, she and Regis Philbin hosted the talk show ''Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee''. Gifford is a ...

and

Hoda Kotb Hoda Kotb ( ; arz, هدى قطب, ''Hudā Quṭb''; ; born August 9, 1964) is an American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. She is a main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show ''Today'' and co-host of its entertainment ...

and opens the show with two Christmas selections, including "

O Come All Ye Faithful "O Come, All Ye Faithful" (originally written in Latin as "") is a Christmas carol that has been attributed to various authors, including John Francis Wade (1711–1786), John Reading (1645–1692), King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656), and a ...

". (December 24, 2013) * Chorus joins in

Teddy Geiger Teresa Geiger (born September 16, 1988) also known by her stage name Teddy Geiger, is an American artist, songwriter and record producer. Early life Geiger was born on September 16, 1988, to Lorilyn Rizzo-Bridges and John Theodore Geiger, I. Sh ...

in "Walking in the Sun" (February 3, 2014) * Girl Group

performs two of their songs and a short rendition of "Jar of Hearts" by

Christina Perri Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer and songwriter. After her debut single "Jar of Hearts" was featured on the television series ''So You Think You Can Dance'' in 2010, Perri signed with Atlantic Records and releas ...

with the PS22 Chorus (March 6, 2014) *The chorus joins the band

Bleachers Bleachers (North American English), or stands, are raised, tiered rows of benches found at sports fields and other spectator events. Stairways provide access to the horizontal rows of seats, often with every other step gaining access to a row ...

in singing "I Wanna Get Better" (June 19, 2014) *Chorus takes part in Apollo Jam performing "Oh Happy Day" with

Gladys Knight Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer, actress and businesswoman. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Kn ...

Edwin Hawkins Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound. He (as leader of the Edwin Hawkins S ...

and

Matthew Whitaker Matthew George Whitaker (born October 29, 1969) is an American lawyer, lobbyist and politician who served as the acting United States Attorney General from November 7, 2018, to February 14, 2019. He was appointed to that position by President D ...

. (July 15, 2014) Chorus of 2014/2015 * The chorus joins

The Swon Brothers The Swon Brothers are an American country music duo from Muskogee, Oklahoma, consisting of Zach Swon (born February 21, 1985) and Colton Swon (born August 17, 1988). In 2013, they finished in third place on the fourth season of NBC's ''The Voice ...

in "Pretty Beautiful" (October 9, 2014) * The chorus performs "Picture Me Gone" with

Ariel Pink Ariel Marcus Rosenberg ( ; born June 24, 1978), professionally known as Ariel Pink, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter whose work draws heavily from the popular music of the 1960s–1980s. His lo-fi music, lo-fi aesthetic and home ...

. (October 27, 2014) *

Sara Bareilles Sara Beth Bareilles (, ; born December 7, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has sold over three million albums and over 15 million singles in the United States. She has earned various awards and nominations including nin ...

visits the chorus where they perform "Brave" to her (December 31, 2014) Chorus of 2015/2016 *The chorus' rendition of "

Hallelujah ''Hallelujah'' ( ; he, ''haləlū-Yāh'', meaning "praise Yah") is an interjection used as an expression of gratitude to God. The term is used 24 times in the Hebrew Bible (in the book of Psalms), twice in deuterocanonical books, and four tim ...

" from

Leonard Cohen Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, depression, sexuality, loss, death, and romantic relationships. He was inducted in ...

becomes an instant hit attracting above 2 million views. (December 2, 2015) Chorus of 2016/2017 *American rock band Portugal. The Man visits the chorus performing "Feel It Still" with them (June 22, 2017) Chorus of 2017/2018 * The chorus joins in

Albin Lee Meldau Albin Lee Meldau (born February 8, 1988) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. He self-released his debut EP, ''Lovers'', in 2016 with help from producer Björn Yttling (of Peter Bjorn and John). Later that year, Albin signed to Astralw ...

singing "Same Boat" and "Blue Christmas". (November 29, 2017) * The chorus performs "The First Noel" with

Leslie Odom Jr. Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr. (; born August 6, 1981) is an American actor and singer. He made his acting debut on Broadway in 1998 and first gained recognition for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical ''Hamilton'', which earned him a Tony Award f ...

for the Christmas season (December 6, 2017) * The chorus performs "Dreams" in memory of

Dolores O'Riordan Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan ( ; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. She was best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist for the alternative rock band the Cranberries. One of the most recogniza ...

from

The Cranberries The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick, Ireland. Originally named the Cranberry Saw Us, the band were formed in 1989 by lead singer Niall Quinn, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler. Quinn was ...

(January 28, 2018) * They make a promotional theme song for the live trivia game app HQ (April 30, 2018) * The chorus performs "Younger" with A Great Big World (June 25, 2018) * The chorus performs "Paradise is Waiting" with the musical project

St. Lucia Saint Lucia ( acf, Sent Lisi, french: Sainte-Lucie) is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean. The island was previously called Iouanalao and later Hewanorra, names given by the native Arawaks and Caribs, two Amerin ...

, based in Brooklyn (July 3, 2018) Chorus of 2019 * The chorus joins AJR in singing "100 Bad Days". (April 16, 2019)

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Good Day New York ''Good Day New York'' is a morning show airing on WNYW Fox 5 (channel 5), hosted by Rosanna Scotto and Bianca Peters. It is a Fox owned-and-operated television station in New York City, owned by the Fox Television Stations subsidiary of Fox Cor ...

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) * ''

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) * ''

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The Bonnie Hunt Show ''The Bonnie Hunt Show'' is an American syndicated talk show hosted by Bonnie Hunt. It premiered on September 8, 2008. The show's second and final season premiered on September 8, 2009. It was announced on December 7, 2009 that ''The Bonnie Hun ...

'' * ''

Anderson Cooper 360° ''Anderson Cooper 360°'' (commonly shortened to either ''AC-360'' or ''360'') is an American television news show on CNN and CNN International, hosted by CNN journalist and news anchor Anderson Cooper. Since May 20, 2019, ''360°'' has been br ...

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(German television station) *

* ''

The Oprah Winfrey Show ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', often referred to as ''The Oprah Show'' or simply ''Oprah'', is an American daytime broadcast syndication, syndicated talk show that aired nationally for 25 seasons from September 8, 1986, to May 25, 2011, in Chicag ...

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All Things Considered ''All Things Considered'' (''ATC'') is the flagship news program on the American network National Public Radio (NPR). It was the first news program on NPR, premiering on May 3, 1971. It is broadcast live on NPR affiliated stations in the United ...

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