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The Choral Project

Daniel Hughes, Artistic Director & Founder

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

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Web Address:	http://www.choralproject.org/
Year Estab:	1996
Mission:	Vision Statement: To heal our world through music and words. Mission Statement: To connect to one another through choral theater, education and musical excellence.
Emphasis:	Statement of Artistic Intent The ultimate manifestation of The Choral Project's concert presentations can be called "Choral Theater. " These presentations, when fully realized, will expand the traditional choral art into elaborate theatre pieces involving lighting, staging, scripted material, visual media (such as photography, film or animation), audio effects, as well as unique vocal literature. These concerts will attempt to explore new artistic ground just as "Cirque du Soleil " did with the circus medium, "Riverdance " did with Irish Folk Dancing, and "Blast " did with Drum & Bugle Corps field shows.
Size:	48

Type of Music:	Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Ethnic/Folk	Type of Chorus:	Mixed Adult Healing
Rehearse City:	San Jose

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Mailing Address:	1005 S. 9th St, San Jose, 95112-2473
Phone:	(408) 746-0905
Email:	secretary@choralproject.org

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History:	The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level choral literature and bridging the gap between text and music, singer and spectator. The 48-voice ensemble has performed throughout Northern California in concert performances, interfaith services, as well as choral festivals and invitationals, including performances for conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the California Music Educators Association (CMEA), showcase concerts for the National Association of Composers of the USA (NACUSA) and a performance by invitation to represent the State of California at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., as part of the California State Day Celebration Service. In July 2007, The Choral Project placed in all three categories at the California International Choral Festival & Competition in San Luis Obispo, CA. They took home 1st place in the Choir's Choice category, 2nd place in the Required Pieces category, and 3rd in the Folk Music category. After The Choral Project's standing ovation performance, Gary Lamprecht, the festival's Artistic Director, adopted The Choral Project's vision to "heal our world through music and words " as the universal theme for the festival to the overwhelming approval of a sold-out crowd. In July of 2004, The Choral Project took 2nd place in the Mixed Choir competition at the 58th annual International Eisteddfod in Wales. Their performance of Juris Karlsons's "Neslegtais Gredzens, " received the highest individual score of any performing group (95 out of 100) and was described by the international panel of judges as a "tour de force. " In June of 2001, The Choral Project received rave reviews and standing ovations at concert performances during their first international tour to Mexico and Costa Rica, which included highly acclaimed performances on Mexican National Radio, and a joint concert with the Caf?© Chorale in Costa Rica. The Choral Project recently released two CDs on the Clarion label - Winter, featuring the first commercial recording of Eric Whitacre's haunting composition "Winter, " with the San Jos?© Chamber Orchestra and sitar player Dr. Prasad Jogalekar; and One is the All, a recording that accompanied their June 2006 production of the same name, featuring the world premiere of "K?©ramos, " a new choral work by Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz. Also on the Clarion label, their critically-acclaimed recording and #1 best seller Water & Light, featuring the music of Eric Whitacre as well as selections by Lauridsen, Clausen, Tavener and others. The Choral Project has performed world premieres of compositions by numerous composers including Brent Heisinger, Brian Holmes, Theodore Lucas and most recently, Stephen Schwartz.

History:

The Choral Project, founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level choral literature and bridging the gap between text and music, singer and spectator. The 48-voice ensemble has performed throughout Northern California in concert performances, interfaith services, as well as choral festivals and invitationals, including performances for conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the California Music Educators Association (CMEA), showcase concerts for the National Association of Composers of the USA (NACUSA) and a performance by invitation to represent the State of California at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., as part of the California State Day Celebration Service. In July 2007, The Choral Project placed in all three categories at the California International Choral Festival & Competition in San Luis Obispo, CA. They took home 1st place in the Choir's Choice category, 2nd place in the Required Pieces category, and 3rd in the Folk Music category. After The Choral Project's standing ovation performance, Gary Lamprecht, the festival's Artistic Director, adopted The Choral Project's vision to "heal our world through music and words " as the universal theme for the festival to the overwhelming approval of a sold-out crowd. In July of 2004, The Choral Project took 2nd place in the Mixed Choir competition at the 58th annual International Eisteddfod in Wales. Their performance of Juris Karlsons's "Neslegtais Gredzens, " received the highest individual score of any performing group (95 out of 100) and was described by the international panel of judges as a "tour de force. " In June of 2001, The Choral Project received rave reviews and standing ovations at concert performances during their first international tour to Mexico and Costa Rica, which included highly acclaimed performances on Mexican National Radio, and a joint concert with the Caf?© Chorale in Costa Rica. The Choral Project recently released two CDs on the Clarion label - Winter, featuring the first commercial recording of Eric Whitacre's haunting composition "Winter, " with the San Jos?© Chamber Orchestra and sitar player Dr. Prasad Jogalekar; and One is the All, a recording that accompanied their June 2006 production of the same name, featuring the world premiere of "K?©ramos, " a new choral work by Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz. Also on the Clarion label, their critically-acclaimed recording and #1 best seller Water & Light, featuring the music of Eric Whitacre as well as selections by Lauridsen, Clausen, Tavener and others. The Choral Project has performed world premieres of compositions by numerous composers including Brent Heisinger, Brian Holmes, Theodore Lucas and most recently, Stephen Schwartz.

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