Art of Sound: Hope

At the heart of the program is the world premiere of A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE, a powerful multi-movement, semi-staged composition by The Choral Project Artistic Director and Conductor Daniel Hughes. This deeply moving work, performed by The Choral Project and featuring the critically acclaimed Vivace Youth Choir (directed by Kristina Nakagawa), engages with some of today’s most urgent social issues, including mental health, violence, and injustice.

CONTENT WARNING: Art of Sound: HOPE contains material that may be emotionally challenging for some audiences. A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE addresses topics such as gun violence, school shootings, loss, and the emotional toll of living in a fractured world. The piece is intended to spark reflection and conversation, offering music as a means of healing and transforming. While these themes may be difficult, they are presented with deep care, artistic integrity, and a message of resilience.

As part of our commitment to creating positive change, $1 from the sale of each ticket will be donated to the Student Wellness Center at San José State University (SJSU) to support the development of new student wellness resources and services, and provide rewards and recognition for the teams who develop them.