February 2021
Church Music and the Christian Faith
Book Discussion Series: People and Ideas that Shape Church Music Mondays in February @ 1:30pm-2:30pm CT (Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd) Church Music and the Christian Faith by Erik Routley Erik Routley was a tall figure in the field of worship and music in the 20th century, inspiring clergy and musicians alike to ask the questions necessary to meaningful congregational worship. Are his ideas still relevant? Are the questions he posed those we should be asking as 21st century worship…
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Musicians and Clergy Working Collaboratively
How has the pandemic changed how clergy and musicians view their vocations to serve their congregation? What models of clergy and musician working relationships have shown strength during this time? Join Dr. Charlotte Kroeker, executive director of the Church Music Institute and Dr. Eileen Guenther, AGO Past President and author of Rivals or a Team?, along with a distinguished panel, who will address these questions and discuss best practices for successful clergy and musician collaborations. Please note the time for…
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Choral Music Re-Enters Worship
Thanks to the ~1,500 attendees at the April 26 webinar. Did you miss it or want to see parts of it again? Register here for the recording. 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.…
Find out more »June 2021
Graduate Course in Congregational Song
The "Congregational Song" course is fully subscribed with attendees from Beijing, China to Cork County, Ireland and all over the U.S. The next course will be Summer, 2022, "Music in Christian Worship." Plan to attend! Course Overview: 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…
Find out more »August 2021
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. Dale Dietert of Southern Methodist University, and vocal pedagogy expert, will offer…
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September 11 – New Beginnings: Jumpstart Your Program Year!
Online - Fall Saturdays starting September 11th! Registration: All attendees must register for each Saturday event. Cost is free for members; Non-members cost is $10 for the Sept 11 event. To become a member, click here. To register, scroll to the bottom. Event Speakers: Dr. Wilma Ann Bailey - Wisdom from the Old Testament for Times Like These Dr. Paul Klemme - Protocols for Safe Singing: Caring for the health and well-being of your singers. Dr. Lynn Trapp -…
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