Zoe Branch – South Sound Magazine
Every Monday night, Mason Methodist Church in Proctor echoes with the voices of the Northwest Repertory Singers, Tacoma’s premier choral ensemble. Standing before them and conducting expressively is artistic director Dr. Paul Schultz, who has been doing so since he founded the group 17 years ago. On June 9, Schultz will conduct his final concert with the ensemble, which will then be passed into the hands of current assistant director Kyle Haugen. In reflecting on his lifelong career as a choral conductor and teacher, Schultz emphasized the powerful ability of choral music to bring people together — both the singers and the audiences they reach, and how it positively impacts the community.