National Association of Pastoral Musicians Convention

Next week I will be away in Pittsburgh, PA at the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) Convention.  This annual event brings together musicians from around the world to pray, learn and network with thousands of like minded individuals.  The convention is a week full of events, lectures, exhibitions and liturgies intended to invigorate musicians for the coming year.

From the NPM website, the convention is to:
Gather, sing, pray, and learn with hundreds of others who share your passion
Renew the liturgical and musical life of your parish
Renew your commitment to ministry and service to the singing and praying Church
Renew your skills with members who share your love of music and singing
Renew your spirit with some time away for refreshment and reflection
Reflect on thought-provoking major addresses
Enjoy delightful and inspiring musical events
Discover (or rediscover) music and other resources for the prayer of your community
Share your experiences and the experiences of others in implementing the new Missal

Please keep the musicians traveling to Pittsburgh in your prayers.