Carols for Choirs by Dr. Robert Mann Searching by Hymn Tune
Remembering Dr. Paul Lindsley Thomas
Pic 1: Dr. Thomas receiving the CMI Lifetime Achievement Award at the Meyerson Festival in 2010 – with Terry Price & Charlotte Kroeker Pic 2: Notables John Weaver, Hal Hopson and Paul Lindsley Thomas at a CMI Summer Workshop Pic 3: Dr. Thomas receiving the Dallas Chapter AGO Honorary Lifetime Deanship from […]
Fr. Jan Michael Joncas talks about his gift. . .
As I contemplate retirement after a lengthy career teaching at the University of St. Thomas, I have been blessed with a great desire to see the printed materials I have used to study worship and worship music made available to others who might find them of interest or use. My worship library consists of more […]
On the Wings of a U-Haul, the Michael Joncas’ Library Arrives at CMI
CMI has acquired the library of the renowned Roman Catholic theologian and composer, Michael Joncas. Father Joncas is perhaps best known as the creator of “On Eagle’s Wings,” a beloved hymn for many congregants and a favorite of President Joe Biden. Joncas was ordained in 1980 and will retire from the University of St. Thomas […]
Why Not a Church Music Society?
Erik Routley (1917-1982) As churches face new circumstances in unusual times, the wisdom of Erik Routley offers some possible solutions. Thanks to Nancy Graham, currently working on his definitive biography, for locating this piece. Why Not a Church Music Society? Honesty in our worship music demands a maxim which most of us […]
From and To the Ends of the Earth
Attendees from Beijing to Cork County, Ireland, and every time zone in the U.S. gathered from 8:45 to noon (Central Time!) June 7-18 for the Bi-Annual “Congregational Song” course offered jointly by the Church Music Institute and Brite Divinity School. Convened by Dr. Charlotte Kroeker, guest lecturers represented areas of specialty in the long history […]