About The Chorale

Mission Statement:

Arizona Women In Tune is committed to enhanced lesbian visibility, celebrations of the contributions of women in music, and the passionate pursuit of artistic excellence.

Vision Statement:

Primary Activity.

The primary activity of Arizona Women in Tune is to rehearse and perform vocal music as a women's chorale.

Lesbian-identified Organization.

Arizona Women in Tune is a lesbian-identified organization. Singing membership is limited to self-identified lesbians and lesbian-friendly women. Non-singing membership is limited to any persons supportive of the organization's mission.

Lesbian Visibility.

Arizona Women in Tune is committed to lesbian visibility. We believe that increased awareness of lesbian creative activity will benefit the lives of all lesbians and promote tolerance of, and lessen discrimination toward, lesbians and other women.

Respect of Individual "Outness".

While Arizona Women in Tune is committed to lesbian visibility, and we celebrate the opportunity each of us has for increased "outness," we are sensitive to each individual's life situations, which may limit their ability to perform during media-covered performances or participate in some organizational activities. When events are scheduled, every attempt is made to inform members of possible media coverage. We trust that each member will make the appropriate decision about her participation in media-covered performances.

Diversity.

Arizona Women in Tune respects and celebrates diversity of lesbian experience along socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and educational dimensions. In addition, we strive to maintain a membership diverse in age and physical ability. We strive to educate the public and our membership on all issues regarding diversity, and work toward the elimination of prejudice and discrimination based on gender, race, class, sexual orientation, religion, age and physical ability.

Women's Work.

Arizona Women in Tune encourages, supports and promotes women's endeavors whenever possible.