The Church Music Institute is dedicated to the practice, advancement and stewardship of the best of liturgical and sacred music for worshiping Christian congregations. The Institute offers educational courses and workshops, fosters conversation among musicians, pastors and laypersons, and sponsors research in the field of church music.
The Church Music Institute seeks to be an agent for improving music life in both church and culture. Since more live music is experienced in churches than all other venues in our culture, the health of music in churches has a great deal to do not only with the quality of worship but also with the health of music in society in general.
CMI envisions creating a home for the best of the music of the church from all sources. At the same time, this work must proceed in a theological context where music serves the liturgy and is a vehicle for congregations to worship.
