Vocal Ensemble

FINALS

**WINNERS**

                   Name: Kaleidoscope -- WATCH
              School: Cedar Grove, NJ
              Performances: SEMIFINALS -- QUARTERFINALS

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              Name: Holy Trinity Select Choir -- WATCH
              School: Holy Trinity, LI
              Performances: SEMIFINALS -- QUARTERFINALS

SEMIFINALS

EPISODE 5 (Airs May 15):

   Name: The Mapmakers
   School: Marlboro, NY
   Performing: "Heard It Through the Grapevine" -- WATCH

About Marlboro...

Who is your favorite singer: "Adele and Sara Bareilles because they are unique and write their own songs." - Lauren S.

What type of music do you enjoy: "Indie Post-modern Rock. It's the best scene to find really talented musicians." - Jesse B.

If you could perform at any event: "On Broadway or the Super Bowl doing the national anthem." - Eliza S.

                                                          vs.

              Name: Kaleidoscope -- WINNERS
              School: Cedar Grove, NJ
              Performing: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" -- WATCH

            
About Cedar Grove...

What type of music do you enjoy: "I enjoy choral music because of the incredible sound a group of singers can produce, Pop music, R&B and some country music." - Gabrielle S.

Who is your favorite singer: "Katy Perry because she has an amazing voice, appeals to many audiences and has catchy, heartfelt songs." - Caitlyn F.

Biggest inspiration: "My music teacher Jennifer Lessen. She has inspired everyone in the music program and has opened so many opportunities for us." - Alea C.

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EPISODE 6 (Airs May 22):

            Name: Holy Trinity Select Choir -- WINNER
            School: Holy Trinity Diocesan, LI
            Performing: "Do You Love Me" -- WATCH

About Holy Trinity...

Biggest inspiration: "My mother; she supports me with whatever I do and helps me any way she can." - Amanda P.

If you could perform at any event: "A sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden... it's a dream of mine, because then I would know I've made it to 'the big time'." - Dan H.

What type of music do you enjoy: "I enjoy every type of music because every style has a different form of self expression." - Richie K.  

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              Name: Rosa Parks High School Vocal Ensemble
              School: Rosa Parks Arts, NJ
              Performing: "Back in Your Arms Again" -- WATCH

About Rosa Parks Arts...

Who is your favorite singer: "Christina Aguilera because of her voice and strong, independent personality." - Priscy C.

Biggest inspiration: "My mother, because she saw the gift I had and knew how much I loved to sing, so she did everything to make my dream come true." - Ti-Ti C.

If you could perform at any event: "I would like to perform for the president because I always wanted to be in the White House." - Simone S.

QUARTERFINALS

EPISODE 1 (Airs: Apr. 17): 

   Name: The Mapmakers — WINNER
   School: Marlboro, NY
   Performing: "Baby, I Need Your Loving" -- WATCH

About Marlboro...

Who is your favorite singer: "Adele and Sara Bareilles because they are unique and write their own songs." - Lauren S.

What type of music do you enjoy: "Indie Post-modern Rock. It's the best scene to find really talented musicians." - Jesse B.

If you could perform at any event: "On Broadway or the Super Bowl doing the national anthem." - Eliza S.

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    Name: Harding YMCA Gospel Choir
    School: Warren Harding, CT
    Performing: "Nowhere to Run" -- WATCH
     

About Warren Harding...

Biggest inspiration: "My cousins have been my biggest inspiration because they are always singing and encouraging me to sing." - Mayia  V.

Who is your favorite singer: "My favorite singer is Alicia Keys because there is meaning to her songs that I can connect to." - Jessy L.

If you could perform at any event: "I would perform at the BET Awards because that means my dreams have come true." - Shalai W.

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EPISODE 2 (Airs: Apr. 24)


              Name: Perfect Fourths
              School: Centereach, LI
              Performing: "Stop! In the Name of Love" -- WATCH

About Centereach...

What type of music do you enjoy: "Everything because I enjoy different perspectives." - Laura M.

Who is your favorite singer: " My favorite singer is Christina Aguilera because she is the only person that can give me chills." - Kiana W.

Biggest inspiration: " My aunt Kristi because she is an amazing singer and an outstanding person and I love her." - Rebecca S.

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              Name: Kaleidoscope -- WINNER
              School: Cedar Grove, NJ
              Performing: "The Longest Time" -- WATCH

About Cedar Grove...

What type of music do you enjoy: "I enjoy choral music because of the incredible sound a group of singers can produce, Pop music, R&B and some country music." - Gabrielle S.

Who is your favorite singer: "Katy Perry because she has an amazing voice, appeals to many audiences and has catchy, heartfelt songs." - Caitlyn F.

Biggest inspiration: "My music teacher Jennifer Lessen. She has inspired everyone in the music program and has opened so many opportunities for us." - Alea C.

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EPISODE 3 (Airs: May 1)

            Name: Holy Trinity Select Choir -- WINNER
            School: Holy Trinity Diocesan, LI
            Performing: "It's Gonna Be Me" -- WATCH

About Holy Trinity...

Biggest inspiration: "My mother; she supports me with whatever I do and helps me any way she can." - Amanda P.

If you could perform at any event: "A sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden... it's a dream of mine, because then I would know I've made it to 'the big time'." - Dan H.

What type of music do you enjoy: "I enjoy every type of music because every style has a different form of self expression." - Richie K.

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             Name: Preston Choir
             School: Preston, NYC
             Performing: "Survivor" -- WATCH

About Preston...                   

Who is your favorite singer: "I don't have a favorite singer because there are so many great artists that have impacted the music world." - Gina K.

Biggest inspiration: "I don't have a big inspiration, I just love to sing." - Amber J.

If you could perform at any event: "I'd perform just about anywhere I can at every event I could, especially the Super Bowl, VMA's, Grammy's, etc." - Mariana P.

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EPISODE 4 (Airs: May 8)

              Name: Rosa Parks High School Vocal Ensemble -- WINNERS
              School: Rosa Parks Arts, NJ
              Performing: "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" -- WATCH

       
About Rosa Parks Arts...

Who is your favorite singer: "Christina Aguilera because of her voice and strong, independent personality." - Priscy C.

Biggest inspiration: "My mother, because she saw the gift I had and knew how much I loved to sing, so she did everything to make my dream come true." - Ti-Ti C.

If you could perform at any event: "I would like to perform for the president because I always wanted to be in the White House." - Simone S.

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              Name: Ardsley High School Select Chorus
              School: Ardsley, NY
              Performing: "You Keep Me Hangin' On"-- WATCH

About Ardsley...

What type of music do you enjoy: "I love gospel music because you really feel the connection with the lyrics and are challenged by intricate harmonies." - Devon B.

Who is your favorite singer: "Paul McCartney because of his amazing voice, talent and creativity." - Eric K.

If you could perform at any event: "The Grammy's for sure -- it's the most prestigious awards show in the music industry, and performing at it would be the ultimate and utmost honor!" - Sanjana R.

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