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32 NPM’s 2021 Annual Report


Always striving for excellence, NPM continues the process of discerning the best ways for the Association to serve you, its members, as together we foster the art of musical liturgy.


Freedom from Fear


Barbara Leyden offers a music minister’s perspective on research from experts in the field of performance anxiety to help you overcome whatever might be holding you back from achieving your God-given potential in ministry.


Savoring the Mysteries


Nancy Douglass explores a liturgy-based pastoral vision for mystagogy for the newly initiated and draws attention to the importance of a life of continuing conversion for all of us who have been baptized.


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Musician’s Spirit: Spirituality Is Not an Extracurricular Activity


Joe Paprocki presents Ignatian spirituality as a resource to enhance your ministry as a pastoral musician by deepening your personal prayer life.


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In Practice: Becoming Your Best Vocal Self


Out of vocal shape? Leda Scearce gives practical advice on how to improve and maintain your vocal health after a long break.


Chapter Happenings ................................................................10 Music Reviews .............................................................................48


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