Some of the following websites
contain valuable information about music ministry. Please
take a few moments to familiarize yourself with them.
National Association of
Pastoral Musicians
United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops
Oregon Catholic Press
GIA Music
World Library Publications
"All pastoral musicians — professional or volunteer,
full-time or part-time, director or choir member, cantor or
instrumentalist — exercise a genuine liturgical ministry.
The community of the faithful has a right to expect that
this service will be provided competently.
Pastoral musicians should
receive appropriate formation that is based on their
baptismal call to discipleship; that grounds them in a love
for and knowledge of Scripture, Catholic teaching, Liturgy,
and music
