St. Cecilia Sing! – Sunday, November 12, 2017

Join NPM Detroit for our annual St. Cecilia Sing! A true festival of parish choirs. The event is free and open to the public. No ticket required. Participating choirs must register in advance through the NPM Detroit Eventbrite page. A free-will collection will support the NPM Detroit Scholarship Fund for Young Musicians.   St. Cecilia Sing! […]

Summer Nights – August 21-24, 2017

From vocal technique to music reading, there is something to be learned at this year’s Summer Nights! Join NPM Detroit for an exciting week of music making as we explore the “FUN”- damentals of singing and reading music. Deborah Frontczak will work with singers to improve their breathing, posture, and voice production, while Dr. Robert […]

Reference Materials from Dr. Peter Williamson!

Dr. Peter Williamson, who holds the Adam Cardinal Maida Chair of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, shared meaningful insight and knowledge during our Singing the Psalms workshop last month. Dr. Williamson has graciously shared a few of the resources and visual aides used during his lecture. The “Categories of Psalms” chart can be downloaded below. In […]

RECAP: Conducting Masterclass with Christine Jorganoff

The Archdiocese of Detroit Worship Office and NPM Detroit present. . . A Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Christine Jordanoff Friday, March 2, 2012 NPM Detroit partnered with the Archdiocese for a Conducting Masterclass, given by Christine Jorganoff of Duquesne University.  The attendees came away with a treasure trove of tips and tricks for getting the […]

RECAP: Vocal Workshop with Deborah Frontczak

Saturday, February 4, 2012 The vocal workshop was a rousing success. Here are some of the reactions that attendees gave us: “Pointers have been given to me before but without practice and explanation-this was great.” “Teaching us how to use our muscles and support to sing. I have been to many workshops-this was absolutely the […]

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 […]

RECAP: 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.

RECAP: St. Cecilia Sing

Our St. Cecelia 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.

RECAP: Cantor Workshop 2010

We asked Bernadette D’Allesandro, of St. Aidan’s parish, to comment about her participation in the Cantor workshop your local Chapter held in October: I didn’t know what to expect from NPM-Detroit, because this was my first time attending such an event.  I’m happy to say that the recent Cantor workshop sponsored by the Chapter was […]

RECAP: Finale Workshop

Mary Kay Dreyer  had never used a notation software program, but was intrigued, and wondered if it might be useful for her. So, she attended the Chapter’s “Finale” series in August: In August, our local chapter of NPM offered a workshop in the “Finale” notation software program. The course was taught by Bob McKay, a […]

RECAP: NPM Convention Highlights

Here are some thoughts regarding the recent NPM Convention from a different perspective.  Maria Koncius is not a working musician. As a full time Pastoral Associate at Holy Family in Novi, she is very much involved in the liturgical life of the parish, and interteracts with the music staff on a day to day basis She […]