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Cantor Advisor The Standing Committee for Cantors is happy to provide a series of articles based on questions YOU have asked us - from the cantor section of the NPM website, from our email address npmcantors@npm.org and from personal conversations. We will be addressing specific needs regularly based on questions from you. The answers will be provided by members of the Standing Committee for Cantors. Please feel free to make suggestions by emailing us. We are eager to address any concerns you may have. |
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The Key to Good Cantoring
Fostering Congregational Song as Cantors, Song Leaders, and Choir
Members (pdf file) Capturing
Lent through Music (pdf file) Q: My Music Director and I do not always see "eye-to-eye". I usually have one idea or way of doing things, and she has another. Is there any information available that may help us understand each other's role better? A: While every individual is unique, there was an article printed in "Cantor Newsletter" a few years ago that addresses this issue. This article was written by Richard Gibala, Director of Music Ministries at St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, VA and Mary Lynn Pleczkowski, Associate Director of Music Ministries at St. James Parish in Sewickley, PA. The article reflects on their time working together as Music Director and Cantor in the both the past and present. POINT / COUNTER-POINT(pdf file) Q:
Where can I receive ongoing training as
a cantor? Beyond your local resources, NPM offers many training opportunites through our National and Regional Conventions. This year NPM will sponsor three regional conventions in Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL and Philadelphia, PA. Brochures are available online, or by calling the National Office. NPM offers more comprehensive and intensive training through our regional Cantor Express schools. Cantor Express brochures are also available through the National Office. To be added to the mailing list, please send a request by email to npmsing@npm.org.
On the
local level, cantors can contact their local diocese for information
on diocesan cantor training programs. Local colleges and universities
may also courses in liturgy and voice lessons. Diocesan Music
Directors can also offer suggestions on local NPM chapters
and their offerings for cantors. As you can see, there is a multitude of options available to cantors interested in furthering their ministry. With some thoughtful self-assessment and a little research on your local resources, you can structure your own program to develop your skills and better serve your community. Submitted by: Mary Lynn Pleczkowski and Joe Simmons |
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