The Canticum Novum Music Association exists to enrich the spiritual and musical lives of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist churches and other like-minded Baptist churches in the state of Iowa through: A. the opportunity of participation in fine sacred choral and instrumental music (musicians); B. the opportunity to listen to and enjoy fine, sacred choral and instrumental music (congregants); C. the provision of musical outreach to the greater community; D. the provision of educational opportunities in music to the above-mentioned churches; and E. the provision of concerts/recitals featuring Christian artists/ensembles of excellent reputation.