CONRATULATIONS NPM DETROIT!
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
Detroit Chapter
NPM Detroit Composer’s Corner
Featuring local liturgical composers
Zack Stachowski
SONG LINKS:
Panis Angelicus - https://giamusic.com/resource/panis-angelicus-print-g8655
When You Come - https://giamusic.com/resource/when-you-come-print-g9483
What Is the Star - https://giamusic.com/resource/what-is-the-star-printed-music-g-11606
Presentation of the Holy Oils - https://giamusic.com/resource/presentation-of-the-holy-oils-printed-music-10958
Still, Still, Still - https://giamusic.com/resource/still-still-still-print-g10107
We Have Come to Your Table - https://giamusic.com/resource/we-have-come-to-your-table-print-g9827
God of Broken Hearts - https://giamusic.com/resource/god-of-broken-hearts-print-g8323
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Biography
Zack Stachowski is currently the director of music at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in West Bloomfield, MI. He is also a liturgical composer, author, musician, and producer of sacred music content for GIA Publications. His first GIA collection, God Never Tires, was released in 2017, and he can be heard performing violin, guitar, and vocals on numerous GIA recordings.As a music minister and liturgist, Zack has worked in parishes in Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, and Minnesota.
Zack is also the author of several books on prayer, youth formation, sacramental life, and family spirituality, published by Twenty-Third Publications and Liturgical Training Publications. Also a clinician Zack has presented at NPM, the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, and at parishes throughout the United States on topics of youth ministry, prayer, social media and ministry, instrumental ensembles, and has served as music director for major national gatherings including the Mid-Atlantic Congress and the One Call Institute.
A violinist and conductor, Zack holds a Master of Music in violin performance from the University of Maryland. He has performed and conducted throughout the United States and internationally. He is also a co-founder of the Open Your Hymnal podcast and the One Call Institute, reflecting his commitment to excellent liturgical music, thoughtful formation, and the future of sung prayer.
Zack011@mac.com
Upcoming Events
NPM Detroit Student Scholarships 2026
Deadline for submissions November 1, 2026
Beginning in the fall of 2025, NPM Detroit will offer two scholarships to middle school through college age students who actively participate in music ministry. AOD Music Directors may nominate a student.
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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?
NPM Detroit has collected and donated $450 at our events toward this challenge since July 2024.
Community Events
A calendar for all pastoral musicians in the Metro Detroit Area! Is your choir having a presentation? Have a concert in your parish? Let’s add it to the community calendar.
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)
