“The Church Music Institute is a jewel in the crown of church music. A great number of North Texas churches, of various sizes and denominations, benefit from the good work of CMI. Our congregation is immeasurably richer because of our participation in their annual conferences, hymn festivals, and peer learning projects. Additionally, the Sacred Music Resource Library is 'second to none.' This organization’s important mission and programming impacts us in remarkable ways.” - Minister of Music, Disciples of Christ Church, Fort Worth, TX
The Church Music Institute serves continually growing numbers of musicians, clergy and congregations wanting to nourish, expand, and resource the worship and music life of their churches. The online music resources of CMI are in demand as church workers and worshippers alike have discovered how important music is to faith. The Church Music Institute responds, serving musicians, clergy and laypersons in all 50 states, 15 foreign countries, and 30 denominations. Subscribing clientele, who now number ~9,500, access online and electronic resources around the clock and events throughout the year. The online, searchable libraries comprise 35,000 choral titles searchable on 17 criteria, including Scripture, and ~30,000 organ titles searchable by hymn tune. CMI holds events across the U.S., both in person and virtually, reaching thousands of leaders of music and worship each year. These leaders serve congregations, giving CMI opportunity to amplify its impact many times.
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The Church Music Institute is dedicated to the practice, advancement and stewardship of the best of liturgical and sacred music for worshiping congregations. The Institute offers educational courses, workshops, on-site and online resources, fosters conversation among musicians, pastors and laypersons, and sponsors research in the field of church music.
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CMI serves all people, everywhere.
Organization name
Church Music Institute
Tax id (EIN)
26-2938610
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Address
5923 Royal Lane