Our legacy deserves a name that honors our story. Chicago Children’s Choir is now Uniting Voices Chicago.
Uniting Voices Chicago honors the mission and values of its roots as Chicago Children’s Choir, while recognizing the incredible and authentic evolution over its decades-long history.
Kyle Sircus, Uniting Voices Chicago alum (2007)
Our latest original single by Composer-in-Residence W. Mitchell Owens III was written to honor Uniting Voices Chicago’s decades-long impact—and potent, powerful future. This upbeat song aims to bring together voices from all sides of a divided society to sing as one: as people united.
2,321 singers representing every Chicago zip code
100% high school graduation rate and 100% college acceptance rate
79 schools; 95% CPS
136 choirs
25 Nations
100% of programs subsidized; 70% of students participate for free
*As of December 2022
of our after-school program singers come from low-income households.
of the schools with whom we partner serve predominantly students from low-to-moderate income households.
After decades of requests to bring our program to communities around the country, we're exciting to announce our first program site beyond Chicago: Uniting Voices Lexington. Led by alum Dr. Michael Preacely, Uniting Voices Lexington will be a vocal ensemble for diverse youth ages 12-18 across the city and the wider Bluegrass region. The program will showcase young people as ambassadors of the community and leaders on the global stage.
Relive the Magic
In a world that’s full of so much hurting and hate, it’s reassuring and powerful to know that there are people who are trying their hardest to change other’s perspective on life through a creative and effective platform.
Ashley Franklin (Uniting Voices Chicago graduate 2020) Meet the Uniting Voices Chicago Family
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