Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) will perform the festive Winter Glow concert at Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave, on Saturday, Dec. 2nd for two shows only, 11am & 2:30pm. This concert will showcase Uniting Voices singers from across Chicago harmonizing an enchanting mix of original songs, classical works, winter hits and music from around the world. Kick off the season with a blast of cheer for the whole family at this spectacular matinee!
Uniting Voices Chicago is a nonprofit organization that empowers and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to find their voice and celebrate their common humanity through the power of music. In addition to learning exceptional musical technique, students explore the history and social significance of music from cultures around the globe. That’s why this performance includes a vast mix of languages and cultures being celebrated through the universal power of song.
The incredible harmonies of Uniting Voices youth will get you tapping your feet and feeling all the joys of the season! Choirs will sing a wide-ranging set featuring classics like “This Christmas,” the traditional Hebrew folk song “El Yivneh Hagalil,” the anti-apartheid South African song “Asimbonanga,” an Arabic peace song “Ya Hadi Allah,” and others. Additionally, the concert will feature a performance of Uniting Voices’ latest single “Go Tell It, a high octane track that reconceptualizes the holiday classic “Go Tell It on the Mountain” to recapture the magic of its enthralling energy. This new original piece was arranged by Uniting Voices alum and Composer-in- residence Mitchell Owens.
Featured ensembles include Voice of Chicago, Uniting Voices’ advance ensembles that have toured the country and globe. Also featured will be Dimension, an ensemble for singers with changing voices, and Uniting Voices’ Neighborhood Choir ensembles from Albany Park, Austin, Beverly, Englewood, Gage Park, Humboldt Park, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park/DePaul, Pilsen/Little Village, Rogers Park and West Town.
Recently, Uniting Voices singers have performed at Lyric Opera and Ravinia Festival, participated in major recording projects like Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book, and sung on live television with Saturday Night Live with Karol G. .
Uniting Voices’ youth empowerment and music education programs serve thousands of students from every neighborhood in Chicago and beyond. Eighty percent of its singers in 140 dynamic school- and community-based programs come from low-to-moderate income households, and 100 percent participate at a subsidized or free cost.
Tickets for both Winter Glow concerts are $30 for reserved seats and can be purchased here. Uniting Voices has a pay-what-you-can policy, allowing guest to pay as much as like per ticket or request a free ticket by emailing info@unitingvoiceschicago.org
Not able to attend this year? Consider contributing to Uniting Voices on Giving Tuesday or throughout the holiday season here
About Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir)
Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) is a nonprofit organization that empowers and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to find their voice and celebrate their common humanity through the power of music. Founded in 1956 and inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, Uniting Voices Chicago provides accessible music education to youth ages 6-18 from every zip code of Chicago. With hundreds of choirs across 80+ Chicago schools; achievements that include international tours and collaborations with world renowned artists; and a network of more than 50,000 alumni around the globe, Uniting Voices is taking the next step to empower a new generation of changemakers.