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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Uniting Voices Chicago is one of our city’s cultural treasures—a 65-year-old institution using music to transform the lives of young people around the world. Season after season, world-class music education programs, performances, collaborations with renowned artistic partners and tours around the globe have transformed Chicago youth into leaders of the local landscape—and beyond.

Chicago's Most Inspirational Gala

Red Jacket Optional

Red Jacket Optional is Uniting Voices Chicago’s largest single fundraiser of the year, driving more than 40 percent of the organization’s annual operating budget, and these year we raised more than $1.5 million to create life-changing experiences for youth across the city. This unparalleled experience allows attendees to make a profound impact on the future of Chicago’s youth while enjoying an evening of show-stopping performances unlike any other in the city. Learn more on our Red Jacket Optional website.


Save the Date: Join us on October 18, 2025 at the Geraghty for Red Jacket Optional 2025!

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SoundBites

Hosted by Uniting Voices Chicago’s Ambassadors Board, SoundBites is a fundraising event that showcases the inspiration, inclusion, celebration and expression of the thousands of Chicago youth lifted up by Uniting Voices Chicago’s equitable arts education programs. Attended by Chicago’s most influential young professionals, admission includes full event access, open bar, generous hors d’oeuvres, musical performances all night and an opportunity to give back to an organization that changes lives through music.


Save the Date: Join us on April 16, 2026 at the Ramova Theatre for SoundBites 2025!

SoundBites is a 21 plus only event.

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Concerts, Programs, and Pillar Events

Uniting Voices Chicago’s programs offer unmatched music education, performance opportunities and connection with other young people. These programs are central to our singers’ growth and development as they build bridges across our city, form connections across communities and envision a future strengthened by song. Program sponsorship at a variety of levels offers unique connectivity to schools, neighborhoods and communities across the city, including engagement with singers, audiences and organizational partners.

Sponsor the global ambassadors of tomorrow: Neighborhood Choir Program, School Program or Tour

Each season, large-scale events bring together youth from across Chicago for collaboration, cooperation and transformative performances. Uniting Voices Chicago singers work with and learn from world-renowned guest artists, perform for global audiences and play a leading role in Chicago’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape. With repertoire that spans musical genres, cultures and time periods—including original Uniting Voices Chicago commissions—performances celebrate singer success and allow them to discover the power of making their voice heard, both on and off the stage.

Support a cross-city concert: Black History Concert Series, Canto Latino, Paint the Town Red or Winter Glow

Uniting Voices Chicago welcomes corporate sponsorships of events and performances, as well as and year-long program support through the Corporate Ensemble.
 

Each season, Uniting Voices Chicago’s diverse programming, performance schedule, and curriculum offer unique opportunities for celebration and recognition. Custom sponsorship and recognition opportunities are available at a variety of levels and across our programs.

To learn more about sponsoring a Uniting Voices Chicago program or event, please contact us.

Chelsea Lauing, Chief Development Officer

EMAIL

clauing@unitingvoiceschicago.org

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312-849-8300 x103

Charlie Stock, Philanthropy Director

EMAIL

cstock@unitingvoiceschicago.org

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312-849-8300 x803