January – Eric Birk of AGO presented “Organ Music for Meditation” while choirs were not yet singing because of the pandemic. February – Online Book Study of Church Music & the Christian Faith by Erik Routley drew participants from across the country, led by Dallas Chapter AGO Dean Chris Brunt. March – Joint Webinar with […]
Last Minute Advent and Christmas Tips Using the CMI Libraries
“Finding Nuggets in Carols for Choirs” by Dr. Robert Mann “Finding Organ and Choral Hymn Tune Settings in Unlikely Places” by Dr. Charlotte Kroeker
Remembering Dr. Paul Lindsley Thomas
Dr. Paul Lindsley Thomas (1929-2021) Pic 1: Terry Price, Paul Thomas, & Charlotte Kroeker in 2010 when Paul Lindsley Thomas received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CMI Meyerson Festival of Church Music Pic 2: Notables John Weaver, Hal Hopson and Paul Lindsley Thomas at a CMI Summer Workshop Pic 3: Dr. […]
Newsletter – Fall 2021
CMI Fall Newsletter 2021
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 […]