National Committees

The NPM Council has five National Committees that advise and work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, Council, and staff. The chairs of these committees have each been elected to a four-year term by the members of the association. In addition to their committee duties, each chair serves as a member of the NPM Council.

Committee for Education

The National Committee for Education advises and works collaboratively with the NPM Director of Continuing Education, Father Paul H. Colloton, OSFS, and other leaders of the association, regarding conventions, institutes, and other events as well as broader educational issues. The committee offers counsel on programs, faculty, schedules, clinicians, cities, administration, liturgical celebrations, and related issues. It also provides advice regarding the continuing education of NPM members and other musicians, clergy, liturgists and leaders of worship.

Rev. Michael Driscoll, Notre Dame, IN, Chair

Committee for Publications

The National Committee for Publications advises and works collaboratively with the NPM Senior Editor, Dr. Gordon E. Truitt, and other leaders of the association regarding NPM publications. These include the association’s periodical publications, such as the professional journal Pastoral Music, the members’ newsletter Pastoral Music Notebook, as well as The Liturgical Singer and the various division and section newsletters, including Praxis, Catholic Music Educator, Clergy Update, and Organist. The committee also offers advice on educational and professional materials, such as books and pamphlets, and on the NPM website.

Members
Rev. James Wm. Bessert, Midland, MI, Chair
Ms. Margie Kilty, Silver Spring, MD
Mr. Thomas V. Stehle, Washington, DC

Committee for the Music Industry
Current Committee Report

The National Committee on the Music Industry advises and works collaboratively with the Director of the NPM Western Office, Ms. Nancy Bannister, and other leaders of the association. The committee deals with those areas where the commercial and philosophical approach to the role of music and liturgy intersect with the activities and goals of the association. That interaction is most evident at the national and regional conventions as well as other educational efforts by the association. The advice and counsel may include the areas of sponsorship, Expo Day, musical events, showcases, music opportunities, exhibit hours, etc.

Mr. Pedro Rubalcava, Portland, OR, chair

Committee for Certification

The National Committee on Certification advises and works collaboratively with the NPM President and other leaders of the association in the development, promotion and evaluation of NPM certification programs. Currently these programs include certifications for organists, cantors, and full-time directors of music ministries.

Sr. Claudette Schiratti, RSM, Kansas City, MO, chair    

Committee for Finance

The National Committee on Finance advises and works collaboratively with the NPM President and Board of Directors in the area of budget and finance. The members of the committee examine the proposed budget for each year and monitor quarterly financial reports. The committee also gives counsel on investment and audit policies to assure that the assets of the association are managed in the best interests of the members.

Members
Mr. Tom Nichols, Indianapolis, IN, Chair

 

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