RESOURCES
Here are some valuable resources I've run across in my ministry. I've barely scratched the surface of what's out there! Do you have resources to share? Send them to me.
Organizations and Institutes
Center for Liturgy at St. Louis University: http://liturgy.slu.edu
The SLU Center for Liturgy, under the direction of John Foley, SJ, provides this free resource including a "Musician's Path to Prayer" and selections from parishes across the country.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM): http://npm.org
NPM is the largest organization of its kind, offering a wealth of benefits to its members, from periodicals to advocacy to certification programs. Their annual National Conventions are always memorable and worthwhile gatherings.
Educational Opportunities
Rensselaer Program of Church Music and Liturgy: http://www.saintjoe.edu/academics/liturgy/index.htm
For over fifty years, this program has been enriching pastoral ministers through its degree and continuing education programs.
Creighton University: http://www.creighton.edu
My home turf, and one of the finest Jesuit universities in the nation. Creighton offers several opportunities for post-graduate education, including the Christian Spirituality Program and the Master of Arts in Ministry program.
Music Publishers
- OCP: http://ocp.org (my works are published here)
- GIA: http://giamusic.com
- WLP: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com
Composers' Websites
COMING SOON: A list of websites for fellow liturgical composers.
On the Web
Choral Public Domain Library: This is an absolutely fantastic resource! Thousands of "public-domain" (copyright-free) choral scores are available for download. Everything from Gregorian chant to avant-garde contemporary works.
Pray Tell:Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB and colleagues host this poignant and informative blog about the state of worship in the Church.
