Close vocal harmony is an ideal vehicle for creating a culture of belonging and safety for people who need creative spaces to express themselves, to bring unique aspects of their artistic identities forward, and to create a platform for their voices and stories. It requires deeply interacting with other people. We are building a grassroots community of artists who seek to be affirmed, through music, and contribute to a collective expression.We took an ambitious step to realize the vision in January 2022, when we moved beyond our legacy as strictly a men's chorus, to a choral organization welcoming singers of all gender identities. This is a revolutionary move in the traditional world of barbershop singing.Removing our tradition-bound decades-old gender-identity restriction, and creating an all-voice chorus is a direct invitation to all singers and sets the stage for creation of an entire intersectional community of harmony.