NPM National Office
962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 550
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Phone: (240) 247-3000 • (855) 207-0293 (toll free) • Fax: (240) 247-3001
General Email: npmsing@npm.org
NPM Staff and Office
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Dr. Bob McCarty
Interim Executive Director
Rev. Virgil C. Funk
President Emeritus
Ms. Berta Sabrio
Vice President of Programming and Planning
Ms. Amanda Bruce
Interactive Media Director
Ms. Karen B. Kane
Membership Services Representative
National Committees for Operations
National Committee Councilors shall be appointed by the President, with confirmation by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, to chair the following committees: Music Industry, Publications, Education, Certification, Finance, and Chapters. These committees work collaboratively to support the operations of NPM.
Education
The National Committee for Education advises and works with 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.
Ms. Karen Kane, 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. The committee also offers advice on educational and professional materials, such as books and pamphlets, and on the NPM website.
Preston Dibble, Chair
Committee for the Music Industry
The National Committee on the Music Industry advises and works collaboratively with 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 annual 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.
Ms. Jennifer Odegard, 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.
Dr. Jeannie Downey-Vanover, Washington, DC, Chair
Committee for Finance and Development
The National Committee on Finance advises and works collaboratively with the NPM President and Board of Directors in the areas of budget, finance and development. 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. The committee also helps in additional financial developments of the association, including the annual fund and other new initiatives.
Mr. Stephen Schad, Chair
Committee for Chapters
The National Committee for Chapters advises and works collaboratively with the NPM President and Board of Directors to coordinate the establishment of new chapters and guide the development of existing chapters.
Mr. Robert McCaffery-Lent & Ms. Mary Beaudoin, Co-Chairs