Welcome! Welcome to the 2007-2008 season of NPM/DC, the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM). This season we are pleased to offer six fine programs and events for NPM/DC members and friends. Please see our Calendar of Events for details, and save these dates in your own calendar! Music is an inestimable gift to the Church. It unites in two ways, within us and within our community. Music brings together a person’s mind and heart. Music also brings together a group in one melody, one rhythm, and one text. Pastoral musicians are given the responsibility of using the gift of music to unite people in praise of God and love of neighbor. NPM holds up the work of parish musicians by fostering the art of musical liturgy. NPM members connect with one another for idea-sharing, support, and shared growth. The work of the national association is carried out largely within its local chapters. NPM/DC chapter members receive our monthly chapter newsletter (by regular mail or by email); they also receive discounts on programs, and timely reminders of upcoming events. Our membership year begins in September. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions or would like to join NPM/DC. One of the goals of NPM/DC is to reach out and support the music ministry in every parish in the Archdiocese of Washington. We hope you will join us!             -  Mary Beaudoin, NPM/DC Chapter Director Mission Statement: The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) fosters the art of musical liturgy.    The members of  NPM  serve the Catholic Church in the United States as musicians, clergy, liturgists, and other leaders of prayer.