06/23/2026
As a young girl Jackie Johnson was encouraged to join and perform with the Chicago Children’s Chorus which has led her to the position of Chief Program Officer for Uniting Voices Chicago (same organization with a name change). Jackie Johnson, The Gena Branscombe Project’s 2022 Arts Administration scholarship winner has dedicated years to an organization that promotes the power of music being more than learning a melody rather a way to establish relationships across all races, ethnicities, religions and genders.
Jackie’s work includes fund raising for the Uniting Voices Chicago's Tour Scholarship Fund. She traveled with 55 high school singers to India in March. Then in May she toured with 35 middle school aged singers to Alabama & Mississippi. What better way to raise those scholarship funds than selling Bang Cookies!
During the Spring months, Uniting Voices Chicago has Discovery Days where the neighborhood choirs encourage families to visit, meet the conductor and learn about this wonderful organization. Sign up for next year, please! Across Chicago and the surrounding area the choirs share their experiences of music making with Chicago Lyric Opera, the Ravinia Festival as well as recording with renowned artists.
Great job, Jackie! Keep inspiring young people to learn that singing and music making will enhance their lives!
