Middle school choir whose 'Rise Up' performance went viral gets surprise from Andra Day

A middle school choir whose moving performance went viral earlier this week gets a special message from pop star Andra Day on "GMA."

[@JeromeDomingoProductions]

PROOF we need arts in schools.

[@maddiec7888]

Jerome Domingo I agree, they built a 200 mil high school in my home town and took away all the arts. how sad!

[@marquishalsell]

You tellin the truth

[@JeromeDomingoProductions]

What a sad thing. I work as a instructional aide and technology has token over the classroom. ARTS are needed at every school.

[@JeromeDomingoProductions]

THANK YOU! I am glad people agree.

[@maddiec7888]

Jerome Domingo the arts give children incentive, hope and confidence. we have to voice our opinions, so that these children can have dreams, enough said, God Bless those children!!!!

[@Emily-1525]

The soloists already sound great but I would love to hear the soloists when they are older when they learn to really control their voices they already have really nice belting voice so I really want to see what they sound like when they learn how to use it to full effect they are going to grow up to be great

[@bisharpblade6155]

Lol I was a belter when I was their age, puberty is a bit tougher on you if you're a dude

[@Iamknightfxll]

@@bisharpblade6155 that shit hit hard😂went from a tenor to a bass in like 6 months😂

[@sadarriusmoore2704]

These kids are a blessing from God. They really made me smile since they went viral. As a minister myself, I am extremely blessed by them. May God continue to bless them in their lives! And let's not forget their awesome choir director!!! 😀👍👍👍

[@marieford154]

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[@hfdshrimp3973]

Sadarrius Moore what did they do compared to others who did much more.

[@GrazielyLeandra-hl1ke]

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[@GrazielyLeandra-hl1ke]

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[@abigailarmstrong7080]

That kid speaks with such intelligence and passion. They are all going places ❤️ god bless them for shining the light of jesus

[@chris39832]

AKA Abby mzbnnjijjjhkiihhbjoiujkkkjjjhh Robin I love you Lily Grace keep it does back up here by your flowers for her cheer my best friends and we had a tea party me the fire we can go to. Zz koijlpbbzn

[@Fam200532]

AKA Abby hello aka abby

[@SuperSasha1969]

Yes!!!!!!! These children lifted my spirits!!! Thank you!! But God! 🙏🙏 children giving hope... I love to see kids succeed

[@maritzaespinoza4154]

SuperSasha 1969 - I agree! They are a great inspiration for the Church to RISE UP in these troubled times when some are working hard to get rid of everything that is Godly... the much needed Presence of the Lord. But Greater is He Who is in us...

[@leafypeefy]

They are great keep up the good work👍🏽👍🏽

[@oddlilbird]

I love how encouraging everyone has been toward these beautiful children! I've watched videos of them singing on several videos now, and I always get choked up. I hope that all of the opportunities that have come from that first video teaches these children that they can do anything they put their hearts and time into!!

[@benlong9431]

This is so beautiful omg it brought tears to my eyes, these beautiful kids are amazing, the beautiful teacher is amazing, the beautiful message behind the song and then singing it is amazing, I can't believe this is my first time hearing about them

[@cramation1929]

their voices are AMAZING!

[@itsorganic7389]

I am so glad that schools have choirs to help kids' talents really surface. All kids have talent but not all of them have the option to express their talents.

[@chloeleanne9300]

This made me cry. These kids are going to go somewhere. Im 15 and moved from my school because they were getting ready to cut the arts program. Arts are important and one of the only way that us kids can express ourselves and be ourselves. Congrats kids

[@ashleysmith6796]

Holy cow...the talent level is off the charts!! Hit me in the feels!!!

[@bp7077]

Amazing job teacher!!! Incredible singing kids!! Keep it up. Our youth needs music & art in our schools. Love this

[@bblessed5788]

Showed this to my choir students and they were so inspired

[@zephiin]

Had grandmama in the back screaming preach it 😂

[@eldeadpoolfan]

This was awesome! Working together that is what life is about.

[@Ruby-mz7lb]

Thank you for this. Right now I’m in Puerto Rico, and it has not been easy. Lifted my spirit.

[@700switch]

Wowwwwww omgggg I am in tears powerful and on point for God bless y’all always please keep singing and blessing the world and thank uuu to the teacher for the vision the time and work God bless 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@kdeloris2225]

Wow, there voices are so beautiful and powerful may god bless you all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@visualsweets]

I can’t even type. This made me cry because it reminds me of everything me and my family have overcome. We came to this country with nothing to get away from an abusive father. It’s my mother who helped us “rise up” for us to have a better life. She is the heart of our family.

[@de-jaiw8246]

💞💞🤗🤗🤗THEM BABIES HELD THEM NOTES....THEY ARE AMAZING THEIR TEACHER IS A TRULY A BLESSING UP THEM AND THEIR COMMUNITY

[@superwoman1652]

Wow..I have chills just from listening to this wonderful choir. loved it!

[@irmadillard9139]

These young children are amazing! You all give me hope and I am thanking God for each and every one of you! Keep singing and keep spreading the Good News! You are a true gift to the world. Out of the mouths of babes! Peace, love and prayers always . . .

[@kswizzle7523]

idk what is it about this song or these kids but they get my tears flowing every time 😭😭😭

[@cynthiajohnson619]

Thank you so much for all the love , hope , and peace that you are giving to the NATION!!!!!

[@CelestialGatez]

I had to RISE up and turn the volume down because these kids were about to blow my speakers out. But I LOVED the enthusiasm and energy of these beautiful children........LOVED it! Also, to see Andra looking natural and gorgeous with no make-up was a treat! She is FOINE!

[@lewispowell1443]

All that melanin just poppin!

[@jadorekymori]

Lewis Powell ha

[@E-lijah]

My cousin is up there

[@yaretziolivares-ramos4848]

Elijah nation which one is it

[@lisas5297]

Elijah nation You mean cousin. STAY IN SCHOOL.

[@E-lijah]

Alizette Olivares-Ramos the girl with the pony tail

[@lisas5297]

Elijah nation I wasn't being mean. I see your correction. You will thank yourself later in life.

[@lisas5297]

Elijah nation Now empower your self not to use the word bitch.

[@2timebrainsurgsurvivorrare11]

I’ve been bedridden for 4yrs. Been sick though since 2012. I have 40 diagnoses including 7very rare diseases and 4 of those are in my brain. This is my theme song. I hope one day I will rise up out of this damn bed and I will get help and cures or real treatments that help. BLESS YOU ALL FOR THIS uplifting version! I’m 32 and I have a teen son my parents have to raise and they are in their 70’s takin care of me and him. I also hope to rise up and be the Mom I want to be before he is an adult. Being ill has stolen me away from him. It’s not fair.

[@carolyn1256]

Beautiful and profound singing. "The peace you see, is the Jesus in me" !

[@meggaartyx1006]

We needed this type of energy in 2020

[@gacha_gurl1015]

I am so glad god made these beautiful blessings from heaven...Every one should ALWAYS pray and thank god for even bringing you here 😊 😇

[@kyler9264]

You're funny!

[@nerak0907]

They gave me chillssss😍

[@MairinT]

Lovely spirited choir. Lovely children with charm and principles.

[@mangotangoslimes4400]

These kids are so talented! Anybody else get chills from watching this❤️😭🤧👀

[@maritzaespinoza4154]

This is PROOF we need JESUS in our schools AGAIN. God Bless these beautiful children. These children's motto is: "'THE PEACE YOU SEE, IS THE JESUS IN ME."' Beautiful! God Bless them and protect them... These are the soldiers of the Almighty...

[@leeannearly7805]

How is this proof that religion should be brought into schools?

[@teddiursarings2503]

Maritza Espinoza I don’t think we need religion in school whatsoever ... I just think that this is proof that we need arts to stay in school so kids have the ability to express themselves

[@josmis1234]

Maritza Espinoza AMENNN

[@kayleeadams4750]

I don't think any religion should be in schools our parents will teach us about religion

[@carolhulett4416]

this is my school and it's not that great at all whatsoever it's not peaceful at all whatsoever.the teachers,students and curriculum sucks

[@yojackandgod]

So Good , God Bless even more ✔💯

[@katherinebraxton8256]

Fantastic Children! The Peace in me is The Jesus in me.

[@anbaaronnewland-bentley5730]

THESE .... ARE .... CHILDREN fantastic choir, fantastic soloists .... amazing inspirational!

[@serveriamanning6313]

👏👏👏proud of them..saw their viral video last week!#

[@charlescrump9313]

The kids are a blessing to the soul

[@chasevlogs9900]

This put me in tears they have beautiful voices and it reminded me of my brother who passed away in October

[@shelleymcnew23]

A beautiful gift to me today. So uplifting, thank you to these kids, an experience they will always remember this message.

[@SuperMunchie01]

This Song Came To Me On My Sick Bed, This Video Of The Children Singing, Helped Me , Love You Guys, And One My New Favorites

[@carlotorresperiodista]

OMG They are so sweet and talented.

[@veelove9241]

we need this! so beautiful ❤❤

[@claireevans9699]

This is so inspiring, this put me in tears

[@afreiberg3]

Oh my goodness this is amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@sandiv60]

Omg beautiful voices beautiful children our future is in their hands God bless the wonderful blessed young people!!

[@jessicaalicia7800]

Brought me to tears.i love!

[@itsm3matt279]

I’ve watched this a good 20 times and still is crazy

[@getsome8588]

This brought tears to my eyes Amazing!!

[@MIMILEWIS01]

First time seeing this and it brought tears 4 sure

[@FestusmorganBock]

OMG!!! Chills everywhere. Watching it for the first year.

[@mimichantelle4599]

So UPLIFTING!!💕🥰💯👏🙏❤️

[@ellabruce230]

Oh I LOVE these KIDS!!! God Bless Them!

[@kassimarie9874]

AMAZING never heard anything as beautiful

[@johndungca1353]

It's good , but there's to much stress in their voices . I think the fact they were going to be on live tv got to them . The original was better tbh .

[@k.ellison6722]

John Dungca they are kids.....

[@nelliebellemac5843]

Yes there was stress in their voices.......professional singers get nervous. This was their first time singing on live TV !! This is a new chapter in the kid's lives!!!

[@imani9518]

I think they sped of the music to fit a short time slot so the kids are a bit off because of that on top of being nervous.

[@lindae7839]

K. Ellison it’s true too my stress nothing was wrong

[@neneyounge]

I agree. It was pitchy. Very common with child singers. They'll improve as they get older

[@phoebehouston6626]

Absolutely amazing. Been in choir the two years and we havent even been close to this. These kids have extreme talent.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Wow! What kind of choir is it? Practice more.

[@widdyspoon]

Simply BEAUTIFUL

[@because0011]

This was awesome I loved it!!😘

[@livinunes3865]

They’re amazing 😍😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@antigone3833]

This gave me repeated chills! Great job!

[@uncleschwifty8116]

That was so beautiful empowering!!!

[@githinjistellah2849]

These made me cry, so damn good

[@charityxiong]

This was a beautiful song with their voices

[@kennediartrip2144]

God bless y'all!🙏🏼💜

[@SagittariusQueen]

So beautiful! Keep going babies!

[@graceknox4940]

Killed it

[@jeanellegriffin2340]

Ok I can not stop looking it makes me cry 😢❤❤❤😮

[@user-mx9wt6tk5b]

The most beautiful voices

[@ahylonii]

I love them 😭‼

[@ADeniseCollection]

Andra day is so beautiful without makeup. These kids and their coach are very good

[@donx2341]

Bravo!!! This was amazing!

[@ChrissyPoo516]

This was absolutely beautiful.

[@TheQuinones100]

Absolutely love it !!!!

[@bailyk9125]

Johns voice and eyes!!!!😍

[@rachelcox9537]

They gave me the chills

[@funnyvidsco9587]

the cuteness is real😍😍😍

[@shontellematano7719]

beautiful singing!

[@williamwebster3131]

Wow you're so good so inspiring I wish I could sing like that from

[@woahavarie932]

when ppl sing good i always get chills

[@angelarianaskinner8561]

They sound like angels

[@darkchildwalkertuker1047]

Yassss So inspirational Love y'all Keep it up👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dianesmith7260]

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

[@rebeccadavis3151]

I have chills!!

[@thegrandmommy6616]

Such talent! The teacher has an excellent talent in seeking out and nurturing young talents. The children are beyond awesome. There is even a baby Terrance Howard, and Masai Martin (blackish star) They really should get parts in those shows to prepare them for anything they get offered in the future! The absolute best to every single one of them. Keep up the good work teacher!

[@raquelfletcher7105]

Talented and great kids keep it up kiddies

[@claudiaketcham743]

Fantastically Awesome!

[@tarasweeney4811]

Incredible!!

[@tmuir2801]

Powerful.

[@Zone15Media]

I pray for the hearts of the people that gave a thumbs down.

[@OfficialTron117]

Blown away is a gross understatement 😱 my god that is amazing

[@Miranda-ry4ob]

Oh my god i have goosebumps 😍

[@kimherring928]

Goooooood😘😘😘😍😍

[@miguel7312]

Beautiful people

[@kita292031]

The peace you see is the Jesus in me!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@katelynnosburn22]

I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭 Especially when they show the video from Andra Day. ♥️

[@lindathomas6506]

Keep rising up young people!!!

[@nobibabe]

Beautiful xo