In September a "music swap" session - Saturday, Sept 19, 2009 10
- 3 pm at was held at St
Leo the Great, Cleveland. Here are
some pictures from the Swap.
Chapter Meeting,
Sunday February 28 from 3 to 5PM at Church
of the Gesu, University Heights
Click for agenda.
Click on the link to the church for address and maps. Come, meet other members,
socialize and conclude with prayer service by the Gesu Schola/Ensemble.
Announcing the first International Sacred Music Competition for Composers.
Entries in 2 categories accepted - Non-Liturgical Sacred Choral Works and Mass
Settings for the New English Translation Submittals due March 19, 2010. Info
Here.
Information for Cleveland Members
The Board held its first meeting on Sept 13. Go here
to read the meeting minutes (see also the Reports listed in the Right Menu
block)
NPM National Convention July 11 - 16, 2010 in Detroit, MI. Go here
for more info
NPM National Convention July 6-10, 2009 in Chicago - go to here
to see "thank you for attending" letter and info on getting recordings
of sessions and other
2009 NPM NATIONAL CONVENTION – WHAT A CELEBRATION! (this copied
from NPM email July 22)
Three thousand members, exhibitors, and friends participated in the 2009 NPM
National Convention in Chicago that concluded on Friday, July 10. The October
issue of Pastoral Music magazine will feature several of the major addresses
from the convention along with photos from the musical performances, liturgies,
and other events.
You can get a taste of the convention by viewing
a slideshow of convention photos. You may also view YouTube videos of
Paul French conducting the William Ferris Chorale and the convention participants
in the Widor Toccata with Festival Alleluias.
Reflections of our
former Chapter Director on the closing of her parish.
Election of officers was completed in July. Here
is a list of the new officers elelcted by unanamous ballot..
Did you go to Chicago for the Convention? Let us know your thoughts by dropping
a line to and we will post them on our Reflections
on the 2009 Convention Page
Job Postings Several
new job postings.. updated October 2, 2009
Sunday February 28 from 3 to 5PM at Church
of the Gesu, University Heights