Advisors
We are grateful for the advice and encouragement of these individuals who have helped shape Sing Democracy 250.
W. West Allen — Intellectual property attorney and former National President of the Federal Bar Association
Robyn Sand Anderson — abstract expressionist specializing in interpreting music with paint
Phil Blom — retired military chaplain and disaster pastor
Brandon A. Boyd — composer; Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Choral Music Education at the University of Missouri, Columbia
Michael Bussewitz-Quarm — composer; winner of The American Prize in Choral Composition in 2021; creates powerful choral works that address pressing social and environmental issues
Catherine Dehoney — President and CEO of Chorus America
Mary Duden — retired financial management and public health executive; committed to faith, family, good works, and music
Bradley Ellingboe — award winning composer and arranger of choral music; former Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, University of New Mexico
Richard Haass — President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The Bill of Obligations
William H. Halverson — scholar, author, translator, public speaker; former Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, at The Ohio State University
Robyn Hilger — Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
Doris Meissner — Senior Fellow at Migration Policy Institute and former Commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
Brian Newhouse — public radio professional, singer, author, and Peabody Award winner
John Nuechterlein — community leader and former President/CEO of American Composers Forum
Karl Paulnack — pianist, collaborative musician, music school dean (Ithaca College, Boston Conservatory); interfaith chaplain, speaker, writer, and thought leader on the power of music
Jim Rindelaub — Executive Director, Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM)
Eugene Rogers — musical leader and teacher, University of Michigan; Founder and Director of EXIGENCE; Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus
C.B. Rykken — custodian, editor and publisher, novelist, volunteer, and music lover
Shantel Sellers — author and lyricist; veteran; sales and marketing professional
Joseph K. Thiegs — philanthropy consultant
Jack Uldrich — global futurist, speaker, and best-selling author
Cindy Uldrich — family and civil mediator, conflict coach, and yogi