Empowering Congregational Worship
Through Music
Serving Clergy, Musicians & Congregations
Home of the Sacred Music Library
Nearly 25,000 Choral Anthems & 16,500 Organ Compositions
Searchable Online
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About the Church Music Institute
The Church Music Institute (CMI) is dedicated to the advancement and stewardship of the best* sacred music for the use of Christian congregations. Using proven practices, CMI trains new generations of clergy, musicians and laypersons for leading worship through workshops, courses and conferences across the country. CMI also houses the most extensive online library of choral and organ music anywhere.
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Become a CMI MemberWe Have a New Home!
The Church Music Institute has a new home! We have moved to the campus of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas, which will provide new office, library, and meeting space for CMI. Additionally, St. Luke’s is welcoming CMI constituents to share its beautiful chapel and sanctuary, complete with fine organs, which will enable CMI to enhance services offered.
Church Music Institute
5923 Royal Lane
(between Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road)
Dallas, Texas 75230
Telephone 214.751.7669
Churchmusicinstitute.org
info@churchmusicinstitute.org
Home of the Sacred Music Library
The most comprehensive collection of sacred choral anthems and organ compositions for worship in a searchable online format.
Explore the LibraryClergy
Pastors and priests must be equipped to work with musicians for combining spoken and sung word to glorify God in congregational worship.
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Church musicians, keepers of the song of the church, have long understood the power of music to carry praise and prayer to God and connect faith to everyday living.
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The congregation is the primary choir for worship whose hymns and sacred songs represent the accumulated wisdom of Christians through the ages.
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In Praise of Musical Clergy
Great pastors know good congregational music is essential for worship. By Dr. Charlotte Kroeker Church musicians know a priest or pastor can make or break the effectiveness of music for […]
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