Uniting Voices Chicago

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, USA
Website: 
unitingvoiceschicago.org
Founded: 
1956
Areas of Focus: 
Arts / Culture / Humanities
Education
Populations Served: 
Children and Youth
About Us
Mission: 

Founded in 1956 and inspired by the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement, Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) is rooted in the belief that music is the most powerful vehicle for fostering mutual understanding and respect between young people of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Since its founding, we have grown from a single choir into an internationally renowned network of in-school and after-school programs that serve thousands of students across the city of Chicago every year. Uniting Voices Chicago offers a performance-based learning experience that includes innovative creative partnerships and artistic endeavors—from regular appearances at Lyric Opera and Ravinia Festival to features on high caliber recording projects such as Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book and The Big Day.

Programs: 

We do more than campfire songs and holiday carols. Uniting Voices Chicago’s (formerly Chicago Children's Choir) world-class music training encourages singers to find their voice in the world—then enables them to make it heard. Our programs empower students to carve out a place for themselves on the global stage and provide them with the tools they need to turn their dreams into reality.

Why Work For Us?: 

What it's like to work at Uniting Voices Chicago:

Sincerely, we’re a family. We get it done while having fun. At Uniting Voices Chicago, we’re all working toward a colorful, peaceful, equitable future—and that feels good. We share a passion for music and the vast potential of young people.

In addition to work you can believe in, Uniting Voices Chicago offers the following perks:

  • Unlimited paid time off, including 8 state holidays and company-wide two week winter break.

  • Half-day Fridays out of respect for the work we do on evenings and weekends.

  • A choice from three health insurance options with 70 percent of medical and dental premiums covered. We also offer vision plans, short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

  • A retirement plan with matched contributions up to 3 percent after a year of employment. We’re invested in your future!

  • A pre-tax commuter program that allows you to save on public transportation and parking.

industry: 
Nonprofit