Six months ago the Lilly Scholars and their congregations began a journey: the Lilly Peer Learning Project in Worship and Music at The Church Music Institute. Rev. Dr. Tim […]
Church Music, Community, Vocation, and Support
Paul Westermeyer The Church Sings Martin Luther praised God’s “excellent gift of music [which] has been instilled and implanted in all creatures,” then explained that “when musical learning is added […]
“Why Christmas Carols Are in Style”
Charlotte Kroeker, Ph.D. Executive Director, Church Music Institute The music of Advent and Christmas may be the last shared music in the English speaking world. Patriotic music, including the “Star […]
Choral Music of Gordon Young Used as Introits
By Robert C. Mann Resource Library Director Gordon Young (1919-1998) was a prolific American composer of choral and organ music familiar to several generations of church musicians. Young was born […]
Money and Mouths, or “Put your money where your mouth is.”
“How is the Church Music Institute funded?” is a frequent question when introducing CMI to friends and potential users of CMI resources. It is a reasonable question. The $75 membership […]
MUSIC helps a MEDIUM sized church have a MEGA impact
By Dr. John Howard Many people involved in traditional music ministry in churches these days find it a much more uphill struggle than it once was. The culture in America […]