The Piermont Present Moment Kirtan Band combines singing, instruments, chanting and mediation into one beautiful experience.

Doug Puder leads the band with his bass voice. Those attending can listen quietly or sing with Jodi Piester (soprano), Carol Napier and MaryAnn Sawka (alto), and Roy Sokoloski (bass) as they sing response. Instruments include harmonium, guitar, and drum. We feel we a new genre is emerging which combines modern songs and melodies with ancient mantras. The music often has a spiritual effect but is not religious. Our modern kirtan makes meditative call and response singing or chanting more accessible for many of us.