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 […]
A Tribute to Jane Marshall
The Church Music Institute joins in thanksgiving with church musicians worldwide for the life of Jane M. Marshall, beloved composer of sacred music, conductor, author, educator, clinician, and friend who died on May 29, 2019. Her catalogue of published works is said to be more than 200, and the CMI Choral Library is pleased […]
We All Believe in One True God: Portland Hymn Festival and Workshop Report
On Sunday, 23 June, the Church Music Institute of Dallas sponsored the opening hymn festival of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians annual conference in Portland, Oregon. The hymn festival, attended by ~350, used as its framework the Nicene Creed, namely Martin Luther’s chorale based on the creed. Held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, organists Bruce […]
All Times and Places Praise the Lord Hymn Festival in June
A Historic Tour Through Song, Prayers, and Praise By Cherie Bell Fort Worth—Sung together, congregational hymns proclaim a collective faith. Even when the unison melody expands into harmony, the congregation is transformed as many voices become one in mind and spirit. “All Times and All Places: Praise the Lord!” was the theme of this year’s […]
AGO Partnership with Church Music Institute
On June 11, 2019, the American Guild of Organists, by action of the AGO National Council, entered into a partnership with the Church Music Institute to provide discounted CMI membership rates for AGO members. AGO members will have the ability to enjoy CMI member benefits at a discounted rate which include access to its fully […]
Pentecost Anthems, 2019, plus General Anthems Recently Published
Dr. Robert C. Mann Resource Library Director I have selected a variety of Pentecost and general anthems that will fill vocal requirements of most choirs. Choirs with limited resources will be able to find accessible, good music on this list. Anthems marked CPDL are FREE to you from our CMI website. Other anthems can be […]