About NPM Detroit
Our local NPM Chapter is dedicated to providing opportunities for learning, sharpening our skills, deepening faith, and most important, to get to know one another and support one another in ministry.
A Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Christine Jordanoff – Friday, March 2, 2012
The Archdiocese of Detroit Worship Office and NPM Detroit present. . .
A Conducting Masterclass
with Prof. Christine Jordanoff
Friday, March 2, 2012
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration and refreshments begin at 3:30 PM
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48206
Professor and Director of Choral Organizations at Duquesne University, Christine is a graduate of the Kodály Musical Training Institute and has taught and conducted in Hungary. She is known for her many contributions to music education in America. She has held leadership roles in many professional organizations, including the presidency of the
Organization of American Kodály Educators, and has been nationally recognized for her leadership in the movement to implement the National Standards in Arts Education in higher education.
Professor Jordanoff will work with 10 pre-selected conductors on either a movement of the Fauré Requiem, or any
repertoire from the Pueri Cantores Festival (occurring at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral the next morning.) This workshop presents an excellent opportunity for all in attendance to hone their conducting gesture, gather new rehearsal techniques, and learn about this wonderful repertoire.
Registration fee: $15
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 29, 2012You can register online at:
http://aodonlinemusic.eventbrite.com »Download: Jordanoff Registration Form
For more information on repertoire and participating as a conductor,
contact Joe Balistreri: Balistreri.joe@aod.org or 313-237-5782
Vocal Techniques Workshop – Feb. 4, 2012
“Vocal Techniques Workshop” with Deborah Frontczak
Saturday, February 4, 2012
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30am
St. Timothy’s
2901 Manning Drive
Trenton, MI 48183-3498
Our Cantor workshops have been among our most popular and well attended events. We’ve asked Ms. Frontzak, who gave a very successful workshop for us previously, to make her expertise available again. We wanted to be able to include members and guests who don’t often get to join us for events, so we’ll hold this one Downriver.
The workshop will be held at St. Timothy’s in Trenton, Michigan, in the downriver area, near I-75 and West Road. This workshop is intended for Cantors, Choirs, and Directors focusing on vocal techniques.
Deborah is a noted vocalist and Music Director at Holy Redeemer Parish in Burton, Michigan. She holds a Master Degree from Wayne State University in Applied Voice, and a Professional Studies Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She will demonstrate and discuss vocal warm-ups, vocal techniques and fix-ups.
After lunch, we will have a Master Class where participants who have signed up in advance can sing for Ms. Frontczak and receive feedback on their technique. Watching, listening, and participating in this process, even if you are not the singer, is a great way to learn more about your own voice, as we all tend to have similar vocal issues! If you don’t get a chance to sign up to participate in the Master Class, there may be additional time at the end, so come prepared and bring several copies of your music.
For questions, please contact Helen Baron at 734-676-5115 ext. 205 or 734-552-7621.
Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
The timeline for the days events:
9:00-10:15 am – Session I
10:30-11:45 am – Session II
LUNCH
1:00-2:00 pm – Session III
Register Online Now!
$15.00 members/$25 non-members.
Register for this event and join now for only $30.00
The deadline to register for this event is January 30, 2012.
To register by fax or mail:
Download Registration Form
Requiescat in Pace – MARK RADEKE, 1952-2011
Mark Radeke, 1952-2011
Mark Radeke, a longtime working musician in the Archdiocese of Detroit, whom many of you knew, entered eternal life on July 25th.
Most recently Mark helped NPM Detroit when he was asked by Fr. Joe Dailey, our retreat leader, to lead the music for evening prayer at our musicians’ retreat in March. In spite of a great many physical difficulties Mark consented to help at that event, and did a superb job, with joy and professionalism. He made it very clear how happy he was to have been asked to join us.
May Mark’s soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Here is a link to the obituary posted on the funeral home’s site. http://www.charlesstepfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1221238&fh_id=10928
Recap: Chat and Chew With Lee Gwozdz
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Recap: Spring Plenum with Mark Hayes
Peggy Aoun has served varied roles in the Church of Detroit, from educating young people in the Faith at Holy Family in Novi, to using her talent as a substitute musician when needed at various parishes. She recently began a new role as Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Joseph’s, Trenton.
Mark Hayes was Inspiring!
I would like to thank NPM Detroit for a great opportunity to have been inspired by Mark Hayes. He was wonderful to listen to and creative in his method of harmonization on the piano. Always looking for ways to make the music more diverse and yet easy for congregations to follow, Mark provided both elements in his style of play. He had creative ideas that are easily put into practice.
I have begun to explore some of his techniques creating new improvisations or embellishments in some of the pieces that I play. He has inspired me to be more creative in the way I approach music. Thank you once again NPM Detroit for this awesome opportunity. I am looking forward to more workshops such as this to come to the Detroit area.
Peggy Aoun
Glenn Porzadek is on your Board, and has served as director of “New Harvest”, and has assisted the Music Director at Novi’s Church of the Holy Family, for over thirty years.
What a pleasant surprise this event turned out to be for me!
I serve on the Board of NPM Detroit, as a “Member-at-Large.” My primary instrument is guitar. Since I knew Mark Hayes was to explore improvisation techniques for pianists, I didn’t really expect to come away with anything particularly useful for me. Frankly, I attended more because I thought I should be there, than because I wanted to be there. Yet, I know that I always enjoy meeting others who serve as Pastoral Musicians, so….I went.
Wow! I was riveted by Mark’s presentation! Hayes is a superb communicator, very personable, and a talented, dedicated individual. His emphasis on the use of chords in their many forms and variations, and how slight changes can add flavor and nuance when used in creative ways, are right up a guitarist’s alley. Every single thing he said and did could be applied to a guitarist’s technique. We who lead with guitar practically LIVE by use of chords, and his explanations helped me understand some things I’d been doing for a long time without being able to define them, and showed other things that will help me stretch. I’ll be “prodding” other musicians, experienced or not, with whom I work, into working outside their comfort zones. Thanks, Mark, and thanks, NPM Detroit.
Members, take advantage of these offerings by your local Chapter. You’ll be glad you did!
Glenn Porzadek, Holy Family, Novi, and “Guitarist-at Large” for 40 years
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Pastoral Musician Retreat 2011 Highlights
The recent evening of Retreat at St Paul of the Cross attracted a cross section of our members.
The background of attendees ranged from Board members with years of experience in music ministry to those who are deciding whether or not to become a part of their parish’s music ministry. Fr. Dailey was full of insight for all. Here are some comments from attendees Sue West and her husband Skip; this was the first time either one had attended any of the Chapter’s events.
St. Cecilia Wrap-Up
Our St. Cecilia Sing was a great success this year!
We had over 100 people in attendance from parishes around the archdiocese. The choirs and bell choirs performed selections from their repertoires. After the presentations, all musicians participated in a memorial of all of the deceased pastoral musicians who left us this year.
St. Cecilia Sing 2010 Participants
What the young musicians thought. . .
James – I thought the cathedral was amazing ! All the choirs were very good singers. But the crazy thing is, there sounded like there was more applause for us.
Kally – The cathedral was big and beautiful. It was very fun and I enjoyed ringing.
Michael – I thought that the cathedral was awesome. It was a beautiful building and I loved being “in the spotlight” and everyone clapping for us.
Angela – My reaction is: AWESOME !
Mitchell – I loved being at the cathedral; it was fun and the building was beautiful.
Janet – I thought it was great and easy except for the last piece we played. The cathedral was beautiful.
Matthew – Playing at the cathedral was a really great experience for me. I really enjoyed playing Awesome Adoration, especially since it was near perfect.
Katherine – The moment I walked through the doors into the cathedral, I loved the building. It was bit and beautiful. The stained glass windows were so detailed. I was soooooo happy! Everyone loved how we played! !
Erin – When I walked into the cathedral I looked around, and it was astonishingly beautiful. During the performances of different choirs, I was looking at the beautiful features of the church, listening to great music. My experience was wonderful and I’d love to come again.
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- St. Cecilia Sing 2010 Participants