NPM National - National Association of Pastoral Musicians

06/17/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Convention Day Passes are now available!

If you live within driving distance, join the 48th Annual Convention for a day or two and get a taste of the convention experience. Day passes start at $221 for 1-day access.
Visit bit.ly/NPMDC2026 for more information and how to register; daily rate options are available after beginning the registration process.

06/16/2026

Are you a first-time attendee to this year’s NPM convention? Or do you want to learn the “lay of the land” before stepping on campus at CUA? We are offering 2026 Convention orientation meetings (via Zoom) to any convention registrant who would like to learn more about:
✔️Parking on campus
✔️Catholic University’s campus layout
✔️The daily convention schedule
✔️Other details to expect

These sessions will be held on:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT

Learn more and register by visiting https://bit.ly/NPMDC26Orientation.

06/15/2026

We are proud to announce that the 2026 Chapter of the Year is Detroit, Michigan! We congratulate the Detroit chapter of NPM and thank them for their excellent work to locally serve pastoral musicians in the Church today. We look forward to celebrating them during the Members' Meeting at the 2026 Convention!

06/12/2026

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

06/03/2026

Unable to join NPM's 48th Annual Convention in person? We're offering a combination of live streamed and recorded sessions from the National Convention, allowing you to connect with registrants live during the event itself and watch 20+ recorded sessions through September 30, 2026.

Pricing starts at $170; visit bit.ly/NPMDC2026 to learn more and register.

06/02/2026

Applications for NPM’s 2026-2027 Academic Scholarships have been extended to June 15! NPM offers multiple academic scholarships in both undergraduate and graduate studies pertaining to sacred music. For more information and how to apply click the link below or visit npm.org.

2026-2027 academic scholarship information: https://bit.ly/4onTSBH

05/31/2026

Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Revelation 1:8

05/27/2026

Advance Registration for the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) 48th Annual Convention ends on May 29!

Join us July 20–24, 2026 at The Catholic University of America for inspiring liturgies, engaging workshops, and fellowship with pastoral musicians from across the country as we celebrate NPM’s 50th Anniversary.

Prices increase after May 29- don't wait! Learn more and register today.

05/24/2026

Come, Holy Spirit!

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

05/19/2026

📣 Advance Registration for the 48th National Convention closes May 29!

Join us July 20–24, 2026, at The Catholic University of America for inspiring liturgies, engaging workshops, and fellowship with pastoral musicians from across the country as we celebrate NPM’s 50th Anniversary.

Convention highlights include a concert and liturgies at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, celebrating our 2026 NPM awardees, enriching Breakouts and Plenums, and much more.

Register before prices increase after May 29! To learn more and register visit https://bit.ly/NPMDC2026.