April 2021
Choral Music Re-Enters Worship
Collaborative webinar with American Choral Directors Association to explore CMI online choral library. Featuring: Dr. Charlotte Kroeker, Executive Director, CMI Dr. Terre Johnson, Lifelong Choirs Repertoire & Resources Coordinator, ACDA Dr. Zebulon Highben, Dir. of Chapel Music, Duke University Chapel Dr. Tim Sharp, Dir. of Innovation, Ctr. for Community Arts Innovation, Trevecca Univ. Includes Terre Johnson of ACDA with a summary of safety protocols, Charlotte Kroeker of the Church Music Institute with a tour of the 20,000 title choral library,…
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Graduate Course in Congregational Song
A historical survey of the church's hymnody and underpinning of psalmody. Presented in cooperation with Brite Divinity School, featuring Dr. James Abbington, Dr. Mary Louise Bringle, Dr. Zebulon Highben, Rev. Dr. Michael Joncas, Dr. Charlotte Kroeker, Dr. Don Saliers, and Rev. Dr. Paul Westermeyer. Three hours graduate credit for clergy and musicians through Brite Divinity School, or documented non-credit/audit participation through CMI. Course Details: Online, mornings of June 7-18, 2021. Maximum enrollment of 25. Cost for auditors is $375. Prospectus…
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Engaging and Lasting: Music to Build Transcendent Worship
British composer and choral conductor Bob Chilcott will investigate individual movements from his major works, single pieces, and introduce new Oxford sacred music publications. He will also present a choral skills session for inspiring choirs to sing musically. University of Notre Dame (Emeritus) and Yale Organ Professor (current) Dr. Craig Cramer will examine sacred organ masterpieces useful for liturgical settings. He will also demonstrate effective, efficient organ practice regimens. Speaker Information: As a composer, conductor, and singer, Bob Chilcott has…
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