The Best Choir In The World, or at least on our block.

The Choral Project, a San Jose-based vocal ensemble founded by Artistic Director Daniel Hughes in 1996, has been hailed by San Jose Mercury News as “a Bay Area jewel,” stating that “there is nothing subtle about why this is one of the best choirs you will ever hear.” This group of multi-talented singers has developed an outstanding reputation for performing high-level choral literature and has performed throughout the world to rave reviews and standing ovations.

The Choral Project has received awards in some of the world’s most celebrated choral festivals, including first place (Choir's Choice), second place (Required Pieces), and third place (Folk Music) at the 2007 California International Choral Competition; and second place (Mixed Choir) at the 58th International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. The ensemble has also performed world premieres of choral works by Brent Heisinger, Brian Holmes, Theodore Lucas, and Stephen Schwartz.

The Choral Project has released eight albums: The Cycle of Life, Of Christmastide, Americana, Water & Light (the group’s #1 best seller on the Clarion label), Winter, One is the All, Tell the World, and most recently Yuletide, a festive collection of holiday favorites. All these recordings can be found on sjcp.org, iTunes and CDBaby.com. For more information, visit www.choralproject.org.

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