National Association of
Pastoral Musicians
Pittsburgh Chapter
Mission Statement
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) fosters the art of musical liturgy. The members of NPM serve the Catholic Church in the United States as musicians, clergy, liturgists, and other leaders of prayer.
The Pittsburgh Chapter of NPM is also on Facebook. We have a closed group that any Pittsburgh musician may join. The group name is "Pittsburgh NPM Musicians' Forum." Search for this page on Facebook and request to join. Amanda Plazek Bruce administers this group and once you request to join she will add you to the roster. This group is a great way to quickly stay in touch with area church musicians and a rapid way to find a substitute.
2017- 2018
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NPM PITTSBURGH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR 2017-2018
Saturday, November 4, 2017:
A Choral Workshop: A Kemp Booster Shot
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Registration required - Participants will sing at the 5:00 PM Liturgy)
Location: SS. John and Paul Church - Franklin Park/Marshall Twp., PA
(Vicariate 4, District 4)
Presenter: Michael Kemp
Host: Adele Scherer
Tuesday, December 5, 2017:
NPM Pittsburgh Presents:
Clouds Are Not Just For Rain!
A Virtual Meeting (Technology Webinar)
Additional information on how to sign up will be forthcoming!
Presenters: Amanda Bruce and David Dreher
Sunday, January 14 & Monday, January 15
with optional Tuesday, January 16, 2018:
At the Mouth of the Cave: A Guided Retreat for Those in Search of God
Location: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
Villa Maria, PA
(Vicariate 4, District 1)
Retreat Director: Kathy Wray
Friday, February 2, 2018:
A Celebration of Candlemas
Location: St. Bernadette Church – Monroeville, PA
(Vicariate 2, District 1)
Host: Joshua Bandish
Candlemas Mass at 6:30 PM followed by an Invitational Choir Fest of Music for the Season
Tuesday, February 13, 2018:
Mardi Gras Celebration!
6:30 PM
Location: St. Catherine of Siena Church – Beechview, PA
Back by popular demand! A Pittsburgh NPM Fundraiser!
Event Coordinators: Ginny Ambrose and Kevin Maurer
Host: Julianna Haag
Monday, March 12, 2018:
Merging Music Ministries: Plans for Implementation
7:00 PM
Location: St. Cyril of Alexandria Church - Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights),PA
(Vicariate 1, District 2)
A Panel Discussion with Local Musicians
Host: Theresa Hammond
Monday, April 23, 2018:
Pizza, Pipes, and Prayer: A Night for the Organist – Practical Suggestions for Service Playing
7:00 PM
Location: Assumption Church – Bellevue, PA
(Vicariate 1, District 1)
Host: Neil Stahurski
Tuesday, May 15, 2018:
Pittsburgh Diocesan Choral Festival
7:30 PM
Location: St. Bernard Church – Mount Lebanon, PA
(Vicariate 2, District 2)
Guest Conductor: Dr. Caron Daly, Duquesne University
Host: Chaz Bowers
