PS22 Chorus "WINTERSONG" Sarah McLachlan (2009 Holiday Show)

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This is just an exquisite performance, which rates with the best of 'em. I'm very proud of the kids for this beautiful and sensitive rendition, and thanks go to Ms. Lisa, our videographer/friend, for requesting the song to begin with. (....and for everything else you do!! XOXO).




It seems somehow appropriate that our final PS22 Chorus debut video for 2009 should be this somewhat somber and reflective song by amazing singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan. It will be hard to say goodbye to 2009. It was an incredible year for the chorus thanks to Perez Hilton, Ashton Kutcher, Tori Amos, and all the fans who continue to give their unsolicited support to our music program and the kids involved. Thanks for sticking by us throughout this incredible year and helping to earn our children experiences that have continued to change their young lives. We are so grateful to you all. So while I'm sad to see this year's end, one can only imagine what 2010 is going to bring the PS22 Chorus, as each year the kids have continued to rise to new heights.

As for the song itself, Eddie & Leah do a spectacular job on the duet, and the chorus is just mind-blowingly good here. It's official -- the PS22 Chorus of 2010 has arrived, and we know they'll only continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming new year! Thanks again to all of our supporters, celebrity and otherwise, for reciprocating whatever inspiration these amazing students have brought to your lives and mine. The happiest of holidays from PS22!!

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[marisx17]

have you ever thought about choreography with these kids? i've noticed they always dance when they sing, they could definitely pull off something glee-like!

[agreggofsociety]

NO choreography. a big part of the magic of the performances is that they're choreographing themselves. glee is glee. ps22 is ps22. :)

[suzhudson]

OMG!! this is the Friday morning version?

I echo the the song selection kudos! Great Job Lisa!

[agreggofsociety]

yes on all accounts! :)

[Zendrig]

@ Gregg: The blogspot-link is incomplete.

@ song: It's impressive how the kids manage to convey the melancholy of this song with such veracity - especially the heavy-hearted "Merry Christmas" line. Love it.

[WILabRat]

This is one of my very favorite songs by my favorite artist. Absolutely amazing. If it could have been improved upon, you did it! I just learned of PS22 from a relative and am loving every minute of every song. Keep it up!!!

[CWTE1]

im so jealous... people say im one of the best singers in my school. i wish our chorus was a amazing as this :/ people dont take it seriously enough

[heesable]

Flushing, NY PS22. i went there!!!

[greasygemini]

so beautiful I dont know which was is my favorite they all touch my heart, thank you for encouraging these kids to sing from the heart, so moving

[maddy4505]

as a first year nyc public school teacher, i just want you to know that these videos help me go back each day and fight for the lives of these amazing children.

[whistlinguke]

These kids inspire me so much. I want to be a chorus teacher like this and teach kids to make such magic like this.

[hallpriest9]

Where is this?

[trillium10]

I heard this song on the radio today (by Sarah). I remembered this beautiful version and had to relisten.

[mavericksc0703]

I love how a few of the children do sign language as they sing. You have to watch for it to notice it, but it is their if you are turely watching. :-)

[BigKahuna1258]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This is one of my favorite songs and their rendition brings tears to my eyes.