NPM-GR Chapter Membership

It is time to start or renew your membership for 2008-2009!

Join us as we work together to "foster the art of musical liturgy".
Membership deadline: August 1, 2008. (After that date we can no longer guarantee a listing in the chapter yearbook/directory.)

The current membership form is available here. Fill it out and send it to the address indicated. We will get back to you with notice of upcoming chapter events and other news soon!
If you need additional forms, here is a handy version of the current membership form with three forms per page.

Membership in the national organization is separate from local chapter membership. Please support the activities of the local organization in our diocese!

Not a member at the national level? Download the national membership form (pdf) here.
 

What is a Pastoral Musician?

A pastoral musician is first of all a lover of music willing to improve their musical skills and use them in service to the Church.

A pastoral musician is a believer, with a living faith that supports their call to ministry.

A pastoral musician is a teacher, a servant, a leader, a student, a minister, a listener, a theologian—roles which all exist simultaneously in both unison and harmony.

What are the benefits of membership?

• Chapter members receive free or discounted admission to all chapter programs and events
• Quarterly chapter newsletter: an educational / resource tool, as well as a forum for communication of parish and other related events
• Advance notice of special events and performances around the Diocese via e-mail and printed brochures
• The NPM-GR Yearbook: a directory of chapter members published annually, and a valuable resource for connecting with colleagues and others interested in musical liturgy
• Interesting opportunities to serve as volunteers and resource people for chapter events
• Chapter members are encouraged to join at the national level also (a separate thing altogether), which entitles the member to receive Pastoral Music, the journal of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and discounted registration for all national and regional NPM conventions

Why is there an association of pastoral musicians?

The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) fosters the art of musical liturgy.
The Grand Rapids Chapter of NPM seeks to do this locally through continuing the education, networking and collegiality of the pastoral musicians who serve within the Diocese of Grand Rapids. This group provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and for the mutual support of church musicians in their craft and ministry in the Church.

Who are NPM-GR chapter members?

How do I join?

The membership form is available here. Fill it out and send it to the address indicated. We will get back to you with notice of upcoming chapter events and other news soon!
If you need additional forms, here is a handy version of the membership form with three forms per page.