7-14-2004
Brunson sums up Boise convention

10-4-2004
The Power of We...
Communication, Commitment, Contribution
by Michael Frasier, President, NW ACDA

1-1-2005
Tests change things!
by Ted Totorica, President, Idaho ACDA

1-1-2005
In other words...
by Diane Hultgren, President, Wyoming ACDA

1-1-2005
Rest and renewal: reflections and questions
by Leslie Guelker-Cone, President, Washington ACDA

2-10-2005
State of the Division:
A Presidential Update
on NW ACDA
By Michael Frasier, President, NW ACDA

5-5- 2005
Nine months and we're trying to deliver!
by Mike Frasier, President

9-12-2005
Ahhh...Retirement!
Michael Frasier, President, NW ACDA

10-12-2005
My dear choral community... 
by Julia Kole, President, ID-ACDA

10-12-2005
Honoring Ed Harris In Song
by Kevin Allen-Schmid, President, MT-ACDA

10-12-2005
May the lack of force be with you
by Hal Eastburn, President, OR-ACDA

10-12-2005
rejuvenate - 1 a. to make young or youthful again : REINVIGORATE b: to restore to an original or new state
by Linda Hamilton, President, WA-ACDA

10-12-2005
Greetings from Wyoming
by Roy Dahlinger, President, WY-ACDA

10-12-2005
A report from Alaska
by Pualeilani Monds, President, AK-ACDA

1-10-2006
Collaboration and the production
by Michael Frasier, President, NW ACDA

1-11-06
What does ACDA have to offer?
by Linda Hamilton, President, WA-ACDA (January - 2006)

1-11-06
Final Glacier Chorale program a fitting tribute to Kalispell conductor Shauneen Garner
by Kevin Allen-Schmid, President, Montana ACDA

1-11-06
Mozart for Everyone
by Kevin Allen-Schmid, President, Montana ACDA

1-30-06
Convention a great event...attend it!
by Pualeilani Monds, President, AK-ACDA

1-30-06
An Internet resource you'll really find useful...
by Hal Eastburn, President, OR-ACDA

5-6-2006
It's a wrap
by Michael Frasier, Outgoing president

5-10-2006
Message from the President-Elect
by Scott Peterson

10-5-2006
Thank you for being a friend
by Pualeilani Monds, ACDA President, Alaska

9-2006
Messages written by President Scott Peterson during his tenure as NW ACDA president- 2006-2008

2-26-07
In search of a new year
by Hal Eastburn, OR-ACDA President

3-15-07
National Convention Report
President Scott Peterson offers his observations on the Miami national convention

5-1-2007
Greetings from Wyoming
by Roy Dahlinger, President, ACDA, Wyoming

5-15-2007
National Convention Report
by Scott Peterson

8-29-2007
Tribute to Gene Brooks
by Scott Peterson

10-1- 2007
Singing in Alaska!
by Rebecca Rhodes, President, Alaska ACDA

1-2-08
President Leesa Kuhlmann greets Wyoming members at start of new "choral year" 2008

3-1-2008
President's Message
Scott Peterson, President (includes Scott's messages leading up to Vancouver, BC convention)

4-15-08
Wow, It’s Festival Season!
by Russ Otte, President, Oregon ACDA

7-31-08
Membership crisis brings call for action; personal, state, divisional goals outlined
by Richard Nance

10-1-08
Washington president, Leora Schwitters, reports on WA-ACDA; creative and active board praised

10-15-08
Nance reports on membership drive and convention venues; Seattle 2010
by Richard Nance

9-10-08
Karen Fulmer asks for opening day suggestions; here are replies from two, Amy Fuller (Bonney Lake HS) and Brian Mitchell (Mark Morris HS)
by Karen Fulmer

4-1-09
Reflections on ACDA National Convention in Oklahoma City
by Russell Otte, President, Oregon ACDA

7-15-09
New memberships up, renewals down, yet ACDA continues to thrive and streamline through tough economic times; Nance reports on national leadership meeting
by Richard Nance

11-16-2009
Conference March 10-13, 2010 brings out the best in our profession
by Richard Nance, President, NW ACDA

1-5-2010
President-Elect, Solveig Holmquist INVITES and URGES you to attend the NW ACDA conference in Seattle, March 10-13, 2010
by Solveig Holmquist

1-14-10
Choral Colors
by Patrick Ryan, President, MT ACDA

3-1-10
Richard Nance asks you to spread the word; pieces are in place for a fantastic conference

4-1-10
Richard Nance lauds conference committee; sums up the divisional conference in Seattle
NWACDA President’s Column

5-15-10
2012 and 2014 divisional conferences to be held...YES, in Seattle! Room rates lowered by 20% at Sheraton; 2012 dates set for March 15-18, Thursday through Sunday
NWACDA President’s column,
Richard Nance

7-1-2010
Nothing earthshaking a good thing; Nance reports on growth of NW ACDA, state activities serving members, as he wraps up his two years as president
Richard Nance

7- 2- 2010
PRESIDENT’S INITIAL LETTER
by Solveig Holmquist

9-2-10
Gary Weidenaar analyzes ChoralNet; tells us what it is, its history, and how it can help us do our job better. (Three part series)

9-12-2010
Learn a new word; get serious about about "going to the well" for inspiration and personal growth!
by Solveig Holmquist, President, NW Division

9-17-10
“I figured it out… through thinking!”
By Nicole C. Lamartine, Director of Choral Activities, University of Wyoming

11-13-10
Student Investment: Getting to the Heart of the Music
By Nicole C. Lamartine, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wyoming and President, WY-ACDA

1-20-2011
Building Choral Tone
by Richard Nance

1-1-11
The Fat-Reducing Benefits of Ensemble Singing (posted Oct. 21, 2011)
By Nicole C. Lamartine, President, WY-ACDA

11-9-11
The purpose of high sc hool; are choral directors the leaders in 21st century education?
by Patrick Ryan, Past-President, MT-ACDA

5-1-2005
What is a community chorus?
by Paul Schultz

5-1-2005
Literature Resources for the Female Jazz Choir
by Jim Jirak, Vocal Jazz R & S Chair

5-1-2005
Music Selection for the 21st Century Church
By Paul A. Aitken, R & S Chair
Music In Worship

5-1-2005
Music Advocacy
by Dr. Giselle Wyers, R & S Chair for Youth and Student Activities

5-1-2005
The Internationalization of the music program
by Peter Wordelman, R & S Chair for Multi-Cultural Music

5-1-2005
Volunteer! It'll do great things for you...and your organization
by Helen Deitz, R & S Chair for Middle/Junior High Choirs

9-30-2005
An interview with Northwest ACDA Women’s Choir Conductor
Z. Randall Stroope by Marcia Patton
NWACDA Women’s R & S

9-30-2005
Kurt McKee interviews Jerry Blackstone
by Kurt McKee, R & S Chair for Men's Choruses

2-20-2006
Coping With the Stress of Music Ministry
Paul A. Aitken, NWACDA Music in Worship Chair

2-20-2006
Thoughts for your community chorus
by Paul Schultz, R&S Chair for Community Choirs

2-20-2006
Articles on two-year colleges in ACDA publications in short supply, but there are some gems
by April Duvic, R&S Chair for Two-Year Colleges

2-20-2006
Sopraltos?
by Marcia Patton, R&S Chair for Women's Choruses

8-1-2006
Linda Berg, R&S for Children's Choirs, offers literature suggestions...this could be just what you need!

9-12-2006
Transcending the ordinary
through the search for learning and the art of music-making
by Peter Wordelman, R&S Chair for Multi-cultural music

9-12-2006
Three Perspectives –
Planner, Choral Director, Parent
by Tom Isaacson, R&S Chair for High School Choral Music

10-2-06
An Invitation to the Future Leaders of our Division
by Scott Anderson

11-02-2006
Thoughts on Motivating Your Choir
by Paul Schultz

2-19-2007
Repertoire suggestions from Helen Deitz, R & S Chair for Jr. High/Middle School Choirs
by Helen Deitz

2-19-2007
Greetings and Repertoire Suggestions from your new R&S Chair for Music in Worship
by Benjamin Brody, R&S Chair for Music in Worship

9-2-07
Jazz Pedagogy, The Textbook We Never Had
Jim Jirak, R & S Chair for Jazz Music, reviews book by Dunscomb and Hill

2-9-08
VENUS PROGRAMMING
Marcia Patton, NW Women’s R & S Chair

3-6-08
Get Involved!
by Stacy Winn, Multi-cultural music, R & S Chair

3-6-08
Your Own Multicultural Choir
By Stacy Winn, R&S Chair for Multicultural Music

3-15-08
College scholarship auditions: tips from an insider
by Giselle Wyers, University of Washington

8-4-08
DIRECTIONS FOR SINGING
From John Wesley's Select Hymns, 1761
by Howard Meharg

5-15-08
Guide for Jazz and Scat Vocalists: A Resource Revisited
by Jim Jirak, R&S Chair for Jazz Choirs (May-2008)

1-16-09
Board organization for the community choir by Karen P. Thomas
R&S NW Division Chair for Community Choirs
Artistic Director and Conductor of Seattle Pro Musica

1-16-09
Looking Out, Looking In
by Reginald Unterseher, R&S Chair for Male Choruses

1-25-09
Soundings: Musing on sound, branding, and mission at the college level
by Steven Zopfi, R&S Chair, College/University Choirs

2-18-09
Beyond the Anthem:  Re-thinking the Role of the Choir in Worship
Benjamin Brody, Northwest Division R&S Chair for Music in Worship

3-6-09
Choosing Multicultural Repertoire
By Stacy Winn, NW ACDA Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives R&S Chair 

10-11-09
Cultivate a priceless treasure!
Go out of your way to encourage students studying to become choral directors
By Gary Weidenaar, NW ACDA Youth and Student Activities R&S Chair

1-20-2010
Why Women Choose Women’s Choirs
By Katherine FitzGibbon, Northwest R &S Chair for Women’s Choruses

1-20-10
They are what they hear: a new paradigm for teaching choral music at the college and university level
by Steven Zopfi, R&S Chair for College/University Choirs

7-5-10
“Jazz Choir in Three!”
The Students
by Frank DeMiero

1-10-11
Musings on How We AUDITION Our Children’s Choir Singers
Marcia Patton, Casper, Wyoming
Northwest R & S for Children’s and Community Youth Choirs

1-14-10
Enhanced Music Scores: more than notes on paper could ever be
…looking back on the ‘00’s from the near future
by Reginald Unterseher, R&S Chair for Male Choruses

1-17-2011
Wherever the bar is set                              
Katherine FitzGibbon
Northwest R&S Chair for Women’s Choruses

1-21-11
Connecting words, music, and people: an interview with Paul Carey, Composer
by Reg Unterseher

1-21-11
Waiting for Superconductor: Lessons from the School Reform Movement
by Steven Zopfi, R&S Chair for College/University Choirs

5-1-11
The 7-pound box from Estonia
by Kurt McKee, R&S Chair for Multi-Cultural Music

10-1-11
Connecting Choir and Community
by Kirk Aamot, R & S Chair for Student Activities

10-18-11
Questions from the Choral Conscience
by Steven Zopfi, R&S Chair for College/University Choirs

11-1-11
Jazz Choir in Three - The Conductor
by Frank DeMiero, R & S Chair for Vocal Jazz

7-14-2005
On Being Mute
(by Marie Lerner-Sexton)

2-20-2006
What good are websites, anyway?
By David Topping, Webmaster for AzACDA
(used by permission, excerpted)

2-20-2006
These Things I Believe
by Robert Russell
Eastern Division ACDA Youth & Student R/S

2-20-2006
ALEX GOT CAUGHT SINGIN' IN THE HALLS AGAIN TODAY
Ken Berg (reprinted from the Alabama Reprise)

2-20-2006
Our Inch of Space in our Moment of Time
UAB Department of Music Orientation
August 17, 2004
by Jeff Reynolds

5-2-2006
Why Do We Sing?
William Hatcher

6-15-2006
Good to Great
by Eric Kauffman

8-1-2006
Technology and Music Literacy in Church Worship
by Chris Fenne

8-10-2006
"Keep 'em Singing!"
by Janet Kidd, inspires this list of tips and reminders, by Kim Ward

8-10-2006
Steve Siemens, Des Moines, Iowa, inspires top ten quotes and food for thought as new choral year begins,
by Mary Beth Riewerts

10-1-2006
What I Learned from Jack
by Jan Smith, R&S Chair for Junior High Choirs, Oklahoma ACDA
reprinted by permission from John Gerber, Editor,"Sooner Style" (newsletter)

11-02-2006
Thoughts on the conductor's role
by Joseph Flummerfelt

12-15-2006
Against Loneliness in the Sacred Music World
by Chuck King, R&S Chair for Music in Worship for Central Division, ACDA
reprinted from Resound, Fall 2006 (Central Division Newsletter, edited by Bill Niederer)

9-26-07
Books on Beth’s Desk
Beth Klemm
Repertoire & Standards Chair – Children’s Choir – California Chapter ACDA

9-26-07
Ten Positive Things to Do for Yourself This Year
Jo Anne Stoddard
Regional Representative – Central Coast – California Chapter ACDA

10-1-07
Originally printed in Alabama's ACDA newsletter, "Reprise"
SNARL & SNORE in Choir!
by Ken Berg, Alabama ACDA President

Extra-Curricular Advocacy
Beth Dampf, MCDA President-Elect

1-17-08
Using the IPA in Your High School Choir
by Tami Alderman, High School R&S Chair, CA-ACDA

1-31-08
Kooshes, Mirrors, Tennis Balls and Roller Coasters
by Mark Johnson, R&S Chair for Boys' Choruses, North Central Division

2-11-08
To Sing is to Fly
Kevin Meidl -  President Elect, North Central ACDA

6-11-08
The unspoken dilemma among female choir directors...
by Sarah Gilbertson, R&S Chair for Women's Choirs, guest article from Star of the North, Minnesota's ACDA newsletter, Kari Douma, Editor (used by permission)

6-11-08
To be or not to be...that is the question!
by Judy Sagen, President, Minnesota ACDA
(reprinted from Star of the North, Minnesota's ACDA newsletter, Kari Douma, Editor)

6-30-08
Ten Positive Things to Do for Yourself This Year
Jo Anne Stoddard
Regional Representative – Central Coast – California Chapter ACDA

6-30-08
The Choral Director: A Heart that Dares Mighty Things
by John Tebay, Southern Regional Representative, CA-ACDA

7-28-08
He's Got the Whole World In His Hands (or Making Spirituals Work for the Rest of Us)
Cliff Ganus, Editor AR-ACDA newsletter

9-3-08
Popsicle Sticks…A Unique Strategy?
by Linda Lovaas, R&S Chair, Middle School/Junior High Choirs, CA-ACDA

9-30-08
A Gloomy Time; a Time for Action
by Karen Garrett, R&S Chair, Women's Choruses, CA-ACDA

9-30-08
The Untamed Journey
by Gavin Spencer, Chair, Northern Region, CA-ACDA
(reprinted by permisssion from "Cantate," Fall - 2008, Douglas Lynn, Editor)

9-30-08
Roger Wagner and The Secret
"Know what you want to get, and know how to get it"
by Jonathan Talberg, Youth and Student Activities R&S Chair, CA-ACDA
(reprinted by permission from "Cantate," CA-ACDA's newsletter edited by Douglas Lynn)

10-18-08
Programming Thematic Concerts
by Beth Klemm, Repertoire & Standards Chair – Children’s Choir – California Chapter ACDA

12-7-2008
ACDA Launches ChorTeach, New Online Magazine
by Terry Barham, Editor

12-15-08
Preaching To The Choir:
Right-brained thinkers and the need for more arts education
Tina L. Groom, SW Region Chair, Ohio Choral Directors Association

12-15-08
The three I's that don't include me: involvement, investment, (through inside-out rehearsing), independence...leading to integrity
(compiled by Rick Bjella)

12-23-08
HELP! I am a band director and I have to teach Choir! YIKES!
by James Hohmeyer, reprint from Bella Voce, Michigan's ACDA newsletter, Karen Nevins, Editor

1-7-09
Resources I Can’t Live Without
Angela Hampton
ICDA High School R&S Chair

4-3-09
The Impoverishment of American Culture and the Need for Better Art Education
by Dana Gioia

11-30-09
Remarkable…
by Joy Paffenroth, Editor, "Soundings," Wisconsin's ACDA newsletter

2/21/11
Singing God's Song Faithfully
by Charlotte Kroeker, Executive Director of Church Music Institute

6-13-11
Tim Sharp addresses the AGO at conference in Oklahoma City; the arts and religion (Earthquake, Wind, Fire...and a Still Small Voice)...>

10-1-2011
The day I got old: it happened on Monday
Teaching expectations...increasing your job satisfaction and rehearsal efficiency
by Lindsey Wilkerson, Miles City, MT

October, 2011
A Response to the September 2010 Choral Journal College and University Choir R & S Report
by Dennis Malfatti, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Evansville

3-4-04
Paul W. Schultz receives 2004 Divisional Award of Merit

1-26-2005
Honor choir for adult singers...is it time?
by Ken DeJong

1-26-2005
Portland Symphonic Girchoir programming earns 2003 Chorus America/ASCAP Award

5-29-2005
So Be It! (An essay on the loss of certain faculties) by Howard Meharg

7-14-2005
Touring with the King's Singers
On the road again….. by Doug Anderson

7-14-2005
You can learn to scat sing
by Scott Fredrickson

6-1-2006
Connie Branton receives service award at NW Convention
by Howard Meharg, Editor

8-15-2006
John Cobb, former director of choral music at Eastern Oregon University, dies on July 4
by Howard Meharg

10-05-2006
An Invitation to the Future Leaders of our Division
by Scott Anderson

2-13-07
Richard Sparks reports on his extended conducting experiences in Stockholm, February/March, 2007

3-29-07
The Sound of Music Lost - the retirement of Marvilla Davis, director of the Alaska Chamber Chorale
by LJ Evans

5-1-2007
Must there be a battle over traditional vs. "contemporary" music?
by Solveig Holmquist, Director of Choral Activities, Western Oregon University, Monmouth

7-21-07
Gene Brooks dies July 21, 2007
Letter from Hilary Apfelstadt, president of ACDA

1-21-08
Male Ensemble Northwest presents festival and concert for high school male voices in Spokane, January 19th

1-25-08
Special feature articles: Why I Got Into Choral Music and Why I Stay in the Field Today - articles by NW ACDA members

2-15-08
Solveig Holmquist of Western Oregon University named president-elect of the northwestern division, ACDA

3-2-08
Howard Meharg presented Leadership award at NW Convention

3-4-08
Solveig Holmquist elected president-elect for NW ACDA

4-3-08
PLU hires Dr. Brian Galante as Associate Directo

5-10-08
Special feature articles: Why I Got Into Choral Music and Why I Stay in the Field Today - articles by NW ACDA members

5-11-08
Another way to look at vowels, by
Howard Meharg, NW Notes Editor

6-5-08
Steven Zopfi Named University of Puget Sound Director of Choral Activities and Conductor of Adelphian Concert Choir

6-27-08
Tom Carter Choral Workshop; last minute opportunity...catch it July 10 in Spokane

6-30-08
Dr. Tim Sharp Appointed Executive Director of ACDA

6-30-2008
Some of our members were asked the question, "What brought you into choral music and what keeps you in choral music now?" (Stacy Winn, Leesa Kuhlmann, Michael Frasier)

7-2008
Incoming president, Richard Nance, greets members, announces dates and location of 2010 NW Divisional Convention...Seattle, Washington, March 10-13

1-28-10
The northwest’s Karen Fulmer elected president-elect designate for the national ACDA

1-28-10
Gary Weidenaar elected to President-Elect position for the NW Division, ACDA

7-28-10
The home-plate maestro...
Baseball umpiring and conducting music; ACDA member, Ken DeJong, enjoys doing both and finds a number of similarities

3-30-10
Karen Fulmer presented Leadership and Service Award for 2010

4-2-10
Carol Stewart-Smith presented special "President's Award" for extraordinary service to NW ACDA

5-30-10
Michael Sagun offers these parting words as Sheet Music Service (Portland) closes its doors on May 14th

10-4-2010
Paul Manz, organist, composer dies October 28
report supplied by Paul Schultz

10-21-10
Dan Davison and Judy Herrington, two Washington composers/directors write pieces for national honor choirs; songs to be performed at Chicago national conference