This study was a two-phase investigation of demography, sociology, and identity acquisition in a gay men's chorus in the Midwest United States. Phase one of the study quantitatively analyzed participants' (N=87) responses to a survey distributed at a regularly scheduled chorus rehearsal. Phase two of the study qualitatively investigated the experiences of participants in the same chorus through field observations during rehearsals and concerts, and through interviews with selected choristers (N=30). Demographic data indicated these choristers were predominately White, well-educated, upper-middle class gay men with a mean age of 44. Survey findings suggested that primary reasons for participating in the chorus included (a) enjoyment of performing, (b) socialization with other gay men, (c) feeling of community, (d) enhanced self-esteem, and (e) facilitation of the coming out process. Qualitative data suggested that participation in this chorus provided acquisition of a positive gay identity through participation in a constructive, affirming, and healing social and musical environment. Results were discussed in relation to a tripartite theoretical model (Troiden, 1989) where gay identity acquisition occurs in three phases: (a) self-identity when persons see themselves as gay, (b) perceived identity when persons perceive that others view them as gay, and (c) presented identity when persons present or announce themselves as gay.