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
(12/25/14)

Winter in Bethlehem

Readers grump about the Christmas “begats,” with all those strange names that are difficult to pronounce
—but it all leads down to Joseph, the husband of Mary. What would Mary and her child have done without him?

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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