CS Modern Luxury | April 8, 2026
The Geraghty set the stage for music education as Uniting Voices Chicago hosted its Red Jacket Optional gala, supporting youth programming citywide. Nearly 500 supporters attended the evening, which featured remarks from President Josephine Lee outlining the organization’s long-term vision before leading a wide-ranging program of student performances. An Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor who has led the organization for 26 years, Lee led the group through a program featuring Broadway selections, global works and original compositions, including the debut of “My Joy” alongside “Rainbow Connection,” “Fly to Paradise” and “100 Years.” Voice of Chicago, the organization’s premier high school ensemble, presented “Ke Nale Modisa” accompanied by scenic visuals of South Africa. Cuisine by Boka Catering Group, a live auction and a late-night afterparty completed the program, with the gala raising more than $1.8 million to sustain subsidized music education programs serving nearly 4,000 students across 85 Chicago Public Schools.
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