A Musician’s Path to Prayer

Prayers and meditations for the musician as a preparation for playing and singing.

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Sunday’s Music in Parishes

What are parishes from around the country singing? What music is enhancing worship in their unique situations? How does it compare to your parish? Any new ideas for you?

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Musical Musings

MD Ridge
(1/25/15)

Calling,
Part III

Think about it: a gathering of unrelated folks, none of them professional singers
to learn something about music and sing it together for their friends and neighbors. Hard work, but the result was worth it.

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Music planning checklist for musicians

There are many factors that could influence the music at a particular Mass on Sunday. Here are some of the basics.

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NPM Music Planning Calendar

Suggested hymns and songs based on Sunday’s readings

NPM Choral Anthem Project

Suggested music for choirs based on Sunday’s readings