St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
The St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus is an auditioned ensemble of volunteer singers from throughout the St. Louis region, uniting to create remarkable musical experiences. The ensemble performs a variety of musical styles, with a focus on the interpretation, performance, and preservation of music from the African diaspora. Regularly performing with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the IN UNISON Chorus presents choral music at the highest artistic level.
Founded in 1994 by Dr. Robert Ray as an extension of the SLSO’s IN UNISON community engagement initiative, the IN UNISON Chorus performs several times each year with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and throughout the community. Many Chorus members come from IN UNISON Program partner churches and sing in other vocal ensembles or church choirs. All share a love of music.
Bayer Fund has supported the Chorus since its inception. The Chorus has been led by Director Kevin McBeth since 2011.
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Meet the Musicians
Learn more about the 100+ members of the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus.
Auditions
Auditions for the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus take place periodically throughout the season.
IN UNISON Church Program
For more than 30 years, the SLSO has sponsored the IN UNISON church program, a beautiful partnership with 33 predominantly African-American churches throughout the greater St. Louis area.
Young Artists
Awarded through a competitive audition process, the Young Artists position was created to foster the development of vocalists under age 30.
The IN UNISON Delores Greathouse Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Delores Greathouse, former IN UNISON Chorus Manager and St. Louis Public School music educator, and is awarded annually to African American undergraduate students who participate in a music ensemble.
Acclaim for the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
“The joy I had when I came off that stage…it was a grand ole’ time.” –Jenifer Lewis, guest artist, March 2021
“There’s an unmatched power and vibrancy of human voices raised en masse, and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus transformed Powell Hall into a sanctuary of soulful celebration.” –Chas Adams, PopLifeSTL, December 2022
“Throughout the evening it was a joy not only to hear the chorus, but to see the great enthusiasm and happiness with which the members sing.” –Steve Callahan, KDHX, December 2022
The IN UNISON Chorus is supported by:
