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The Church Music Institute (CMI) is dedicated to the advancement and stewardship of the best* sacred music for use in Christian congregations.  CMI prepares new generations of clergy, musicians, and laypersons to lead worship through workshops, seminary courses, online courses, hymn festivals, and other learning opportunities in a national venue.  CMI created and maintains an indispensable, unique library of choral and organ music that may be accessed online or in person at the Institute.

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The Church Music Institute contains a vetted, one-of-a-kind library of sacred choral and organ compositions for congregational worship. The library assists worship planners in creating cohesive sung and spoken worship. The library may be accessed online or in person at the Institute.

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