Join us for the OCP Music Showcase at the 48th Annual NPM National Convention taking place in Washington, D.C. If you can't attend in person, we will be livestreaming the showcase on Facebook, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. EST. 

We are excited to present a diverse collection of brand-new seasonal titles, inspiring bilingual works, and music suited for choirs of all skill levels and for general congregational use. A PDF copy of the music will be available to download for attendees who RSVP.  

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The 50th anniversary of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians

This year’s theme, “Forever We Will Sing,” takes its inspiration from Psalm 89. NPM’s work to foster the art of musical liturgy has shaped Catholic worship since the Second Vatican Council — and our work is not done yet. 

Join us at Catholic University of America for 4 days of: 

• Plenum Addresses – Breakouts
• Networking Opportunities – Community
• Special Events – National Awards – Exhibits
• ..and much more.

Dates and Details

When: July 19-24, 2026

Please note: Pre-convention events will begin as early as July 19, with the full convention scheduled to begin on July 20. 

Where: Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064

Responsorial Psalm 138(139):1-3,13-15 for the Nativity of Saint John, the Baptist - Mass of the Day - WORDS + CHORDS

                     C            Am                F         G         C
Response - I thank You for the wonder of my being. 

C                      Am                                F  C     G
O Lord, You search me and You know me,
  C                       Am                      Dm    G
You know my resting and my rising,
  C          Am           F              C         G
You discern my purpose from afar.
  C                  Am                          Dm  G
You mark when I walk or lie down,
F                          G              C
all my ways lie open to You.

                     C            Am                F         G         C
Response - I thank You for the wonder of my being. 

Responsorial Psalm 88(89):2-3,16-19 for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

                     D         A          G                    D     A   D
Response - I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.

G        A            D      G             D     A    D
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord;
                 A                       G                                             D
through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.
         G  A        D        G              D      A           D 
Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever,
                     G                                                          Asus4  A  A7
that your truth is firmly established as the heavens.

                     D         A          G                    D     A   D
Response - I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.

I updated this a little so that hopefully it doesn't sound as bad as the original one I made.

Canticle of Zechariah for the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist on Wednesday. 

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/2wE0ZZ560Cw

Psalm in Spanish for Natividad de san Juan Bautista (Nativity of St. John the Baptist) - Misa del día. Salmo 138 - Te doy gracias, Señor, porque me has formado maravillosamente.

Download sheet music here: https://insong.org/product/natividad-de-san-juan-bautista-misa-del-dia-salmo-138-te-doy-gracias-senor-porque-me-has-formado-maravillosamente

Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song, insong.org
Texto: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

Originally published June 22, 2023

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wCjOq189C4I

Responsorial psalm in Spanish for Domingo 13 Ordinario A (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time A). Salmo 88 - Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor.

Download the guitar lead sheet here to see all verses:

1) The bells are ringing loud and clear
For all of us to hear 
For us to rejoice who have ears to hear
As you pour forth grace
In these trials we all face
to be beacons of your light
and hope for the hopeless
in this darkest night

2) Ring them bells pope Leo
for all of us to hear 
how I love each and everyone

Responsorial Psalm 68(69):8-10,14,17,33-35 for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

                     D    G               A                     G         D
Response - In your great love, answer me, O Lord.

                 G               A        Bm
It is for you that I suffer taunts,
            G         A               Bm
that shame covers my face,
                            G              A                         Bm
that I have become a stranger to my brothers,
      G                   A                         Bm
an alien to my own mother’s sons.
     A                G                      D
I burn with zeal for your house
         G                        Em               Asus4   A
and taunts against you fall on me.

                     D    G               A                     G         D
Response - In your great love, answer me, O Lord.

Salmo responsorial para 21 de junio 2020. Domingo 12 Ordinario A - Salmo 68 - Escúchame, Señor, porque eres bueno. Leccionario: 94. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Cyle A. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-12-ordinario-a-salmo-68-escuchame-senor-porque-eres-bueno/ 

Para recibir notificaciones de nuevos salmos cada semana, suscríbase a nuestro canal de YouTube. / To get notifications of new psalms each week, please subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@insong

Originally published June 20, 2020

Tender hymn based on Judith 13: 18-19 which is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting. Used especially when the topic is about the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Singing the principles of Laudato Si:

License through CCLI and One License

Gift of Common Home
(Cry of the Earth) on Laudato Si
Text and music © 2024 Erwin Cabucos