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New and New-to-You Choral Music for Upcoming Seasons

Let CMI do the work for you by joining choral director Dr. Don Horisberger and Dr. Mann, CMI’s own Senior Resource Librarian, as they introduce their top picks of new repertoire and gems you may not know.  Music for fall, Advent, Christmas and Epiphany will be featured at this FREE event. Can't attend on August […]

Jumpstart Your Church Year: Ways to Engage and Minister to and with Lay Musicians

Dr. Cannon will build on his experience in engaging choirs in both excellent music-making and offering music as ministry as he probes the unique role of the pastoral music leader.   Can't attend on September 7?  Register and receive a link to view later! Cost for members: $10 To register, click here. Cost for non-members: […]

Music, Children, and the Future of our Faith: Cultivating ownership in younger generations through songs that shape religious identity

Music is one of the church’s most powerful tools for the transmitting and sustaining of faith. Wherever religious song has been revitalized, a resurgence in adherence is seldom far away. How can music play a role in passing Christianity to the next generation in your congregation? How can singing incorporate the youngest members of your […]

New Organ Music: A One-Stop Session

We sampled the new organ music offerings to make your life a little easier. This session will present quality pieces on a variety of skill levels gleaned from what's being published now. Save time and find new possibilities with music curated from an assortment of publishers. This FREE event is presented by Tim Shewmaker. Can't attend on […]

Psalms for Upcoming Seasons and Year C – Fr. Jan Michael Joncas

A drawing will give free copies of these two volumes and a pre-publication discount will be available for all registrants! "With the release of volume 4 of Simple Psalter: Year C, Liturgical Press has completed publishing Mike Joncas' project of setting all the Sunday and Solemnity responsorial psalms in the Roman Rite Lectionary for Mass.  In this […]

Beyond “Special Music”: The Church Choir’s Role in Worship

A church choir’s work in worship usually follows a particular pattern: anthems at the offering, introits, hymn descants, and perhaps the occasional cantata. These contributions are often labeled “special music,” implying that choral music enhances, but is not integral to, worship itself. This session examines the church choir’s vital role as worship leader, teacher, and […]