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 […]
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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 […]
CMI Receives Tim Sharp Choral Library Holdings
As he transitioned from the Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association to his new life in Tennessee, CMI Board Member Dr. Tim Sharp generously packed some of the finest sacred choral music from his library to send to CMI. This summer Dr. Mann and the library staff have been processing the music into […]
Neal Campbell’s Monograph on the Life and Works of Richard Dirksen
Click here to read or download the monograph.