All of us at Listen for Life have long believed in music's potential as a powerful tool for conflict resolution and healing, but it can also be a potent advocate, inspirational stimulus and unifying catalyst for social change - not just healing and comforting those who need it, or doing concerts that raise funds to benefit the homeless, hurting or hungry of our communities - but also, where needed, making the comfortable UNcomfortable, even if in a message delivered through heart-achingly beautiful music.
There are many debates about the success of the arts in social advocacy, but to experience this firsthand, we strongly recommend you try to attend one of the concerts given by The Choral Project, the award-winning Silicon Valley-based choral ensemble, this weekend: February 9 at Mission Santa Clara and February 10 at Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz.
With this production, The Choral Project is partnering with three homeless advocacy groups: The Social Ministry Program at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph (San Jose), Winter Faith Collaborative at Grace Baptist Church (San Jose) and The Homeless Garden Project (Santa Cruz). A portion of concert proceeds will be shared with these nonprofits.
The choral program is entitled "Art of Sound: Seeking a Home". The Choral Project’s Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor Daniel Hughes says, “Homelessness touches us all every day, and this program will strive to raise awareness around this challenging issue. The centerpiece will be David Lang’s The Little Match Girl Passion, which won the Pulitzer Prize in music. It is an intensely powerful and moving work based on the writings of Hans Christian Andersen and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.”
ART OF SOUND will also have repertoire about home and searching for safe haven, including (by popular request) a reprise performance of “Somewhere” from West Side Story, featuring movement and sign language by the singers.
To purchase tickets visit: https://www.brownpapertickets.
WHAT: ART OF SOUND: SEEKING A HOME
WHEN: Saturday February 9, 8 pm
Sunday, February 10, 5 pm
WHERE: Mission Santa Clara • 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (Feb 9)
Holy Cross Church • 126 High Street, Santa Cruz (Feb 10)
TICKETS: General Admission: $25; Senior Admission: $20; Student/Alumni: $10
Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com
About The Choral Project
Celebrating 23 years of musical excellence, The Choral Project has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level choral literature. The award-winning ensemble has performed throughout the world in concert performances, receiving rave reviews and standing ovations. The San Jose Mercury News hailed the choir as "a Bay Area jewel," stating that "there is nothing subtle about why this is one of the best choirs you will ever hear." The Choral Project has received numerous awards in some of the world's most celebrated choral festivals, including first place (Choir's Choice category), second place (Required Pieces category), and third place (Folk Music category) at the 2007 California International Choral Competition; and second place (Mixed Choir) at the 58th annual International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. It has also recently presented sold-out joint concert performances with two of the world's most prestigious ensembles, Canadian Brass and King's Singers. For more information, visit www.choralproject.org
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