In recognition of its ongoing commemoration, a special musical tribute will take place at the 9/11 Memorial on Friday evening, Sept. 12. The Peace of Heart Choir and other performers, including bagpipers from the NYPD, PAPD, and FDNY, Janine Stange, and Tone Academy faculty, will perform in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, in recognition of the thousands who survived, and in remembrance of the extraordinary acts of bravery and compassion in the aftermath of the attacks.
Who: Peace of Heart Choir
What: Free public concert of vocal music
When: Friday, Sept. 12;
Concert begins at 6:00 p.m.; Choir performs at 7:30 p.m. Where: National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center 200 Liberty Street at Greenwich Street
More than 40 voices will join in unison to perform songs devoted to peace. Music will include American classics like “Hard Times Come Again No More” by Stephen Foster; the inspiring anthems “Give Us Hope” by Jim Papoulis, and “Peace Salaam Shalom” by Pat Humphries and Sandy Opatow; as well as songs from around the world. The Choir is led by musical facilitator Robert René Galván.