I stumbled upon this blog today and just had to embed the following video. I might have crawled from under a rock, here, because evidently it's been seen a gazillion or so times, but the story of this public school in Staten Island and their music program is so moving.
As I navigate the public school system here in Los Angeles, I'm keeping this close to my heart. And here's an example of the reason why arts and music funding needs to be preserved.
And to read more about the school, here's the link to their website: http://ps22chorus.blogspot.com/
Unequivocally - this is proof positive that arts and music in schools everywhere is so vitally important. Thank you for sharing that with us, Elizabeth. What an absolute delight - and the way all those little ones sang the song straight from their hearts was enchanting. xxoo
ReplyDeleteTeary and smiling at the same time over this! It sounds like a chorus of angels...maybe that's what it is. They were all paying attention, knew the harmony & hand-signs, and they were SMILING. I'd love to see this in EVERY school! Thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteThat was so incredibly beautiful. Thanks for sharing this. i must have been under the same rock bc never heard/saw this before. I love when they sing "Can I handle the seasons of my life..." - just chokes me up :)
ReplyDeleteThis has me in tears. I'd never seen it before.
ReplyDeleteGlad the post spoke to you. That video is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm in L.A., too.
I am a wreck! How beautiful. That is one of my favorite songs ever and to see those kids sing it with such feeling was just so moving. Thanks for posting it. That made my day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. This deeply moved me...to tears at their beauty. Their belief in themselves shines through so strongly. God Bless that young music teacher. So happy to have stopped by and visit. **blows kisses** Deborah
ReplyDeleteLovely. I'm wiping away tears. Every single kid was into it. Wonderful teacher, wonderful children, wonderful song!
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