National Association of Pastoral Musicians
Detroit Chapter
NPM Detroit Composer’s Corner
Featuring local liturgical composers
Bex Gaunt
In the Morning, In the Evening
https://youtu.be/7O1zL-YyTSw?si=q6c1Ghe6kmbKd5Sb
Creator God of Earth in All Its Splendor
https://youtu.be/ZcemCuHm47Y?si=Kbv6J0LtAnfdOB7b
Faith Evolves (God is Here)
https://youtu.be/tPkchomKGNY?si=__kcCXpmlCT3CL0V
Among the Displaced in a Backwater Town
https://youtu.be/VS1EDjhe9s0?si=0HOOULR0XQDct-xe
I Am Not Alone
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19zdfZBrUp/
O Joseph, Awaken
https://youtu.be/v0I8Yzra-4A?si=MbYEiXm_Kkt87iTJ
Biography
Bex Gaunt is an award-winning composer, director, and performer based in Detroit, Michigan. She previously toured as a fiddle player and vocalist with the GRAMMY® Award-winning folk duo The Okee Dokee Brothers, and has performed with a wide range of ensembles across genres. For several years, she was also a vocalist with the acclaimed Minneapolis-based choir VocalEssence.
Classically trained and grounded in liturgical practice, Bex writes music that is melodically rich, emotionally resonant, and memorable. Her work—published by the Justice Choir Songbook and GIA Publications—invites communities into beauty, reflection, and shared purpose.
Bex has served numerous faith communities, including St. Catherine University’s Our Lady of Victory Chapel, Nativity Lutheran, and the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. She also co-directed StreetSong, an ensemble of people affected by homelessness, and volunteered with Voices of Hope, the women’s prison choir in Shakopee, Minnesota. One of her compositions, “In the Morning, In the Evening,” quickly became a favorite among the incarcerated singers—offering them a sense of peace and solidarity throughout their days between rehearsals. Experiences like these continue to shape Bex’s vision for music as a tool for healing, dignity, and connection.
Most recently, she contributed strings and background vocals to Miley Cyrus’s 2024 single “More to Lose,” a collaboration that underscores her ability to bridge sacred and secular spheres with authenticity and artistry.
Bex Gaunt
conductor ◊ composer ◊ performer
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Bishop Mark Seitz Challenge
Bishop Mark Seitz issued a challenge to members of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) during the 2024 NPM Convention. He encouraged everyone to contribute what they can to support the financial needs of NPM. This initiative aims to foster the art of musical liturgy within the Catholic Church by ensuring the organization can continue its mission through the generosity of its members and supporters.
Are you interested in participating or learning more about this challenge?
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About Us
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians 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. (NPM Mission Statement)
