ALL NPM Cantor Certificate applicants must begin with the Basic Cantor Certificate (BCC) Please note that these certificates are intended for adults who serve as cantors in their parishes. For ALL Cantor certificate questions – please email the certificate administrators as noted below.

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE FOR CANTOR CERTIFICATES

NPM offers a process to guide and recognize the achievement of skills expected of cantors. Each certificate presumes an understanding of a spirituality of ministry, and certificates are arranged in a required sequence to ensure an articulated learning experience.

Three cantor certificate programs are available, and must be completed in sequential order:

1. Basic Cantor Certificate: This first step recognizes the achievement of fundamental skills
2. Intermediate Cantor Certificate: Stage two in this certificate program recognizes the achievement of more developed skills of both Psalmists and Cantors
3. Cantor Colleague Certificate: Recognizing the achievement of advanced skills expected of psalmists and cantors, this certificate is the third stage in the certificate program

Certificate levels are described in more detail below, including the requirements, application process, and required fees.