In recognition of World Mental Health Day, many gathered in Hudson Yards Monday night to raise awareness about the mental health of teenagers.
The Young People's Chorus features 2,000 talented singers from all over New York City, from ages 8 to 18. They produced a video, featuring 15 newly composed songs, focusing on how the young struggled with mental health during the extended pandemic.
"These children were stuck at home. Some inside their apartments for 200 days," said Francisco Nunez, Artistic Director of the Young People's Chorus of NYC. "It changed them. It challenged them." It is no coincidence that this musical film for mental health awareness was played in the shadow of The Vessel.
The $200 million structure, so popular on social media when it opened in 2019, was closed two years later after a series of tragedies."Music brings a lot of joy and tranquility," 16-year-old singer Katherine Chan said. "Singing has helped me a lot" One song features a girl who spent 100 days making a red blanket for her friend. She finally got to give it to her when they were allowed to play together again.
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