There are two cantor certificate programs available to cantors:

1. Basic Cantor Certificate (BCC)
The Basic Cantor Certificate is a means to recognize the achievement of fundamental skills expected of cantors. This certificate marks the first stage in the NPM certificate program for cantors.

NPM Requirements/Application (PDF)
BCC Adjudication sheet (PDF) (MS WORD)
Current BCC Recipients
BCC information
Ten FAQ (PDF)
Sample script for Teaching New Music (PDF)

2. Intermediate Cantor Certificate (ICC)
Intermediate Cantor Certificate is a means to recognize the achievement of advanced skills expected of psalmists and cantors. This certificate marks the second stage in the NPM certificate program for cantors.

NPM Requirements/Application (PDF) 
ICC Scoring sheet - psalms and sight singing (PDF) (MS WORD - open as read-only)
Music Theory exam study guide (PDF)
Liturgy exam study guide (PDF)
Publishers for ICC psalms: GIA Publications, Oregon Catholic Press, World Library Publications

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