South Bay’s Choral Project sings out for human rights in 2 SF Bay Area concerts

For its final concert of the 2018-19 season, the Choral Project is turning its attention to the global issue of human trafficking. “Earthsongs: New Days” features the South Bay choir in music from around the world, including Sarah Hopkins’ “Past Life Melodies,” Frank Ticheli’s “There Will Be Rest,” John David’s “You Are the New Day” and Joshua Shank’s “rules to live by,” which was composed for the Choral Project singers.

Favorite works such as Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts,” arranged by Yumiko Matsuoka, and a choral version of Three Dog Night’s “Shambala” are also on the program, along with folk songs from South Africa and Mozambique. The concert is being presented in recognition of the Bay Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.

Details: 8 p.m. June 22 at Peace United Church of Christ, Santa Cruz; 5 p.m. June 23 at Mission Santa Clara; $10-$25; free tickets available online for active military, police and veterans; 408-279-0161, www.choralproject.org.