NPM-GR
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
Grand Rapids Chapter

Supporting all music ministers as they seek to utilize their art
to enhance worship and prayer throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids

The Psalms of Holy Week

A Workshop for Psalmists/Cantors | An NPM-GR Chapter Event

Choose one of two dates/locations:
March 17, Saturday, 8:30 am - noon | St. Patrick Church, Parnell
March 24, Saturday, 8:30 am - noon | St. Sebastian Church, Byron Center

In this workshop, Diane and Mary will guide us toward greater understanding and skill with the Psalms and Canticles we will be proclaiming during Holy Week... More »

Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé

March 12, Monday, 7:30 pm | An NPM-GR Chapter Event

To open the gates of trust in God, nothing can replace the beauty of human voices united in song... More »

Chapter Banquet: "Gymnasium of the Soul: Liturgical Use of the Psalms"

April 30, Monday, 7:30 pm | An NPM-GR Chapter Event

We are pleased to welcome John Witvliet to be our speaker at our annual chapter banquet... More »

Building the Parish Choir

An NPM-GR Chapter Event

A 3-part Workshop | Being offered in two different locations!

Mondays: June 4 - 11 - 18 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | at Prince of Peace Parish, Muskegon
Tuesdays: June 5 - 12 - 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm | at GR Catholic Central High School

Bob Batastini will work with directors, music coordinators, accompanists and section leaders... More »

35th Annual Convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians
"Renew the Face of the Earth!"

July 23 – 27, 2012 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We gather to reflect on the Church's impetus toward renewal in the Church's self-understanding, its celebration of the liturgy, its encounter with God's Word, and its relationship to the world in which we live... More »

Welcoming the New Edition of the Roman Missal

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Music Needed

Connie Ladiski and her husband Frank are looking for sets of the guitar accompaniment for the red Glory & Praise Comprehensive books. Frank is involved in Prison and Jail ministry; the assembly editions were donated, but the accompaniment books are needed. If you have copies you'd be willing to donate or sell, contact Connie at tel. 616.302.9139 or email ConnieLadiski@gmail.com.

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Key Changes

Keeping up with our members... More »

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Mass of Grace by Gordon Proulx available for use in the Diocese of Grand Rapids

This lovely, singable setting is available as a free pdf download!... More »

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