![]() ![]() So as I write this with blurry eyes, I must say that my sadness upon this farewell performance is only overridden by my pride in these inspiring little humans, most certainly on their way, which EVER way their inidividual paths take them, to continue to make this world a more harmonious one. It took over a week for me to put this together, and STILL, I have yet to watch this video without tearing up. The kids learned the rest remotely and submitted their performances one at a time. The song is "The Scientist" by Coldplay, and it was one we were only starting to work on when we were interrupted by the pandemic. Though this year was perhaps not as chock-full of visitors and outside performances as others, I'm so grateful this year's group ended up with some out-of-this-world experiences under their belt - singing with Andy Grammer, filming a CBS promo for Earth Day, AND performing with Charlie Puth at the 2022 Robin Hood gala helping to raise over 126. Along the way, the kids proved to Lisa and me (and we hope most importantly, themselves), just how remarkable and resilient they really are.Īnd impossibly, they produced this, their coup de grace, one of the most poignant and heart-rending performances in PS22 Chorus history. Lisa, and I shared laughs, music, and deep conversations twice a week online, and those moments undoubtedly helped me through some of my own personal toughest days during this long stretch. The transition to remote education was tough, but the chorus, Ms. We shared a year filled with challenges unlike any that came before! But these kids showed up - sometimes under the toughest of circumstances, but they showed up. Saying farewell to the PS22 Chorus of 2020 is one of the toughest goodbyes I experienced in my career. “Every success I’ve earned for myself and the chorus goes back to the foundation she gave me,” Breinberg said.PS22 Chorus "The Scientist" Coldplay (remote graduation performance) His mother taught him the rewards of hard work and instilled her love of music and joy of working with children in him. She’s the most beautiful person inside and out,” Breinberg said. ![]() “My biggest personal inspiration is my mom. “Fortunately great things just continually seem to come to the PS22 Chorus, and we’re hoping that it’s a trend that continues,” Breinberg said.īreinberg recognizes his work and the kids as a huge day-to-day inspiration. A lot of the students keep in touch and visit from time to time. “But it’s a part of life and leads to new beginnings,” Breinberg said. After singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, at the Oscars, the kids received a standing ovation.Įach year it gets tough because the children advance on to middle school. In 2010, PS22 was invited to perform at the 2011 Oscars. Since Breinberg put the PS22 Chorus together the children had the opportunity to perform with Tori Amos, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, and Common - just to name a few. He’s been posting our videos on a regular basis for the past five years,” Breinberg said. Breinberg recognizes Hollywood star Perez Hilton as the chorus’ “godfather.” “We are eternally grateful to him for promoting the kids. The videos gained media attention and musicians in the music industry noticed the PS22 Chorus. “It was a cathartic lesson for me on the importance of balance, and probably the most significant key to the success of the program.” “There was an added dimension to their sound when I allowed them to express the emotion of the song and not have them sing like tin soldiers,” he said. Once he loosened up and let the students enjoy the process of music-making Breinberg saw a huge change. He is a perfectionist and in the beginning that hurt and helped him develop the chorus. ![]() “The first thing the kids learn in their music class is that music is a language of emotion, and that definitely translates into the performances,” Breinberg said. The videos allowed Brienberg to fine-tune the performances and work out any trouble spots. “I initially started recording the kids at their rehearsals for purposes of self-evaluation, and have been doing it long before YouTube entered the picture for PS22,” Breinberg said. In 2007, Breinberg began posting films of the students’ chorus performances on You Tube. He put together the PS22 Chorus, naming them after the school. Gregg Breinberg is one of those teachers a driving force that inspires his students to achieve great things and aspire to be the best.īreinberg is the chorus director at the Public Schools District 22 in Staten Island, NY. A great teacher can make the world of difference and motivate you to follow your destiny and dreams. If you’ve ever had a teacher like this, consider yourself blessed. Some teachers leave a lasting impression that changes our life and ignites our inspirational flame. ![]()
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