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might be a nationally known composer like 2015 plenum presenter John Angotti, or Steve Janco, whose 2011 plenum addressed changes to the Roman Missal.
Following the keynote were morning breakout sessions. Tese breakouts might include tracks focused on: piano/organ, guitar and voice; a reading session sponsored by a publisher; ministry self-care and reflection; psalmody; or practical matters on topics such as sound systems or child protection. Te breakout options would also include opportunities for NPM cantor or organ certification.
Te first of the winter workshops was held around the 2011 introduction of the revised Roman Missal. Tere was quite an interest in how this would impact liturgical music. Several of the early workshops featured topics supporting the new missal, including Mass settings.
After lunch, afternoon sessions often included repeats of the morning opportunities. Offering on-site cantor certification adjudication has helped the Baltimore chapter to foster one of the largest representations of certified cantors in NPM.
Workshop attendees were encouraged to bring their instruments for a jam session to finish the day of formation and fellowship. Te joy of singing and playing music with chapter friends we don’t typically see at Sunday liturgy is a gift we embrace.
Te Winter Workshop was typically held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January. Many parish offices and other workplaces would be closed, providing an opportune day to invest in ministry formation. Lunch was often included with the workshop fee of $20-$30 for chapter members (with separate fees for NPM certifications).
Te Winter Workshops were held throughout the last decade. Over the years, weather cancellations have proven to be a concern, and the Baltimore chapter is considering virtual workshops to supplement our event calendar. NPM chapters need to offer these types of local opportunities, whether virtual or gathered, to increase value so local membership continues to thrive through an ever-changing landscape.
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