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

Holy Thursday
(Part 1)

Holy Thursday, with its footwashing ritual, feels very different from Good Friday, and both feel even more different from the Easter Vigil. How can they be experienced as one feast?

Good Friday
(Part 2)

Easter Vigil
(Part 3)

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