CMI is proud to reflect on the musical celebrations that we produced in 2019. These festivals are joyful events that embody the goals of our organization and its members. Festival of Church Music, Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, Texas On October 13, 2019, singers from 25 church choirs gathered with the largest Festival “congregation” ever to […]
CMI and The American Guild Of Organists
In June of 2019, The American Guild of Organists, by action of the AGO National Council, entered into a partnership with the Church Music Institute that provides discounted CMI membership rates for AGO members. Now AGO’s approximately 14,000 members can enjoy access to CMI’s Sacred Library holdings at a special savings. This partnership is the […]
Lilly Peer Learning Project Update
The Lilly Peer Learning Project in Worship and Music is now nearing completion. Clergy/musician teams selected as Lilly Scholars, along with their congregational representatives, developed projects that were natural progressions for already vital, valued worship in their congregations. These projects also have value for other congregations. The overall goals and methods used can be replicated […]
2019 Marks Outstanding Growth
2019 was an outstanding year for the Church Music Institute Organ and Choral Libraries. Compared to 2018, visits to the CMI website and Libraries were up 115%, and pages viewed were up 145%. The Organ Library moved into its own suite along with the complete organ collection of Hal and Martha Hopson that is now being […]
Choral Classics Every Choir Should Know
Robert C. Mann, D. M. A., Resource Library Director I think many of us are frequently curious to see suggested lists of any kind. And, with such an overwhelmingly large repertoire of sacred choral music, it can be informative to see what “best” choices are recommended for use. Hence, a list of anthems that “every […]
Searching the Choral Library: Instrument(s)
Dr. Robert C. Mann, Resource Library Director Go to the Search Field INSTRUMENT(S). Click on Display All to pull down the list of 96 instruments. Things to remember: • Bassoon 2, Clarinet 2, etc. require two instruments playing separate parts • Brass 4 = two trumpets, two trombones • Brass 5 = two trumpets, two […]