Mission & vision

Our Mission: Sing Out Detroit uses music as a foundation for inspirational and joyful storytelling to foster a culture of acceptance and belonging, cultivate community engagement throughout metro Detroit, and amplify LGBTQ+ voices in partnership with our allies.

Our Vision: To build a place where every voice joins in harmony to create a more diverse and equitable world.

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Our core values

Sing Out Detroit maintains five core values that guide us in achieving our mission and vision.

Creativity

  • Be bold in our self-expression

  • Have courage to try fresh ideas

  • Step out of our comfort zone to create measurable improvement

Diversity

  • Warmly welcome our diverse membership

  • Respect each other’s differences as we unite toward shared goals

  • Stay open-minded when selecting music and when adding movement to enhance our musical performances

Excellence

  • Strive to deliver exceptional performances that entertain, educate and inspire

  • Commit to improving our accountability, dependability and efficiency

  • Be willing to learn and grow in order to be the best we can be

Camaraderie

  • Work together with enthusiastic cooperation

  • Maintain a harmonious space where everyone can thrive

  • Share goodwill with everyone we encounter

Significance

  • Give generously of our talents to make a positive difference

  • Touch audiences with uplifting messages that have enduring impact

  • Have pride in our accomplishments and gratitude for the support we receive.