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Welcome to the NPM Music Education Division

NPM-MusEd Mission Statement

The Music Education Division of NPM is dedicated to fostering the art and educational power of music in a Catholic setting. NPM-MusEd is affiliated with the MENC: National Association for Music Education and shares the mission of NPM and MENC. We strive to encourage and support quality music teaching and learning for all in Catholic educational settings and quality worship services of the Catholic Church within the United States.

What is NPM-MusEd?

NPM-MusEd is the Music Education Division of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. It is dedicated to fostering the art and educational Power of music in a Catholic setting.

Is NPM-MusEd affiliated with MENC (Music Educators National Conference) the National Association for Music Education?

NPM-MusEd is affiliated with MENC and endorses the National Standards of this organization for music education. As part of the affiliation NPM-MusEd offers workshops of particular interests to parochial school music teachers at National and State Conferences.

Is NPM-MusEd associated with the NCEA (National Catholic Education Association)?

NPM-MusEd is associated with the NCEA and provides a variety of music education and liturgy workshops for its members attending the annual conference.

What does NPM-MusEd provide for its members?

NPM-MusEd provides:

The Catholic Connections on the National Standards for Music Education publication
The Catholic Music Educator (CME), a quarterly newsletter of various topics, resources and special facts
Assistance on state and local levels by helping Catholic music educators network with each other
Exclusive List Serve for Members
Discount on the MusEd Pre-Convention sessions at NPM Conventions
Members area on the MusEd website
Broadcast e-mail about upcoming events and division news
Access to current music education publications
Affiliate organization to MENC

How do I join NPM-MusEd?

If you are a member of NPM or MENC (membership number required) it simply costs $25 with your annual NPM dues - a reduced rate. If you are not a member of either affiliate organization pay only $35. Join NPM-MusEd online today!