Uniting Voices Chicago (Josephine Lee, President) is a nonprofit organization that inspires and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to become global leaders through music. Founded in Hyde Park at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement in 1956, Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) has grown from one choir into a vast network of in-school and after-school programs serving thousands of students across the city of Chicago. 

The organization has impacted the lives of more than 50,000 diverse youth throughout its 65-year history. Since its founding, the choir has focused on building programs that reflect the racial and economic diversity of Chicago. The majority of youth served are from low-to-moderate income homes and participate completely free of charge. All singers in Uniting Voices Chicago programs receive some level of subsidy. High school seniors enrolled in Uniting Voices Chicago have a 100% graduation and college acceptance rate, becoming global ambassadors who carry on our core values in a wide array of professional fields. 

Under the leadership of President and Artistic Director Josephine Lee, Uniting Voices Chicago has achieved new heights and revolutionized the youth choral arts through innovative creative partnerships and new artistic endeavors. Recent projects include the world-premiere hip-hop musical Long Way Home, written and directed by the renowned Q Brothers Collective, which played to five sold-out houses in 2018; performance in a new staged production of Leonard Bernstein’s MASS under the direction of Marin Alsop in July 2018 with two frequent creative partners: the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Ravinia Festival; and collaboration on Chance the Rapper’s GRAMMY winning 2016 mixtape Coloring Book. Uniting Voices Chicago has served as a model for youth choirs across the country including Boston Children's Chorus, Denver Children’s Choir and Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

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Uniting Voices Chicago

Josephine Lee

Jocelyn Smith

Kelly Fekety

Georgie Morvis

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The Arts and Music Roles team at Uniting Voices Chicago is dedicated to delivering high-quality musical education and performance opportunities for students. This diverse group of talented professionals, including conductors, instrumentalists, and educators, collaborates to foster artistic growth, creativity, and leadership among youth from varied backgrounds. Through innovative programming and performances, they inspire and unify students, preparing them to thrive as global ambassadors through the power of music.

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The Leadership Team at Uniting Voices Chicago is responsible for setting the strategic vision and ensuring the organization’s mission to empower youth through music is achieved. Comprising key positions like the President, Vice President of Development, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Program Officer, this team oversees program development, financial sustainability, and community engagement. They collaborate to innovate and expand programming, fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures young leaders from diverse backgrounds and drives the organization’s artistic and outreach initiatives.

Leadership Team

The Development and Marketing team at Uniting Voices Chicago is responsible for creating and implementing strategies that secure funding and enhance the organization's visibility. This includes crafting compelling grant proposals, managing digital marketing campaigns, designing multimedia content to promote programs, and coordinating production logistics for events. Their efforts ensure the sustainability of programs and amplify the impact of the choir’s mission to inspire youth through music.

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The Program Coordination team at Uniting Voices Chicago is responsible for the seamless planning and execution of various music programs aimed at youth from diverse backgrounds. This team ensures that all logistical elements—from scheduling rehearsals and performances to managing program materials and communications—are handled efficiently, allowing artists and participants to focus on their musical development. Through their efforts, the team contributes to nurturing a supportive environment that empowers young singers to grow into global leaders.

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Uniting Voices Chicago

Org chart

Teams

Arts and Music Roles

Leadership Team

Development and Marketing

Program Coordination

Offices

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