Central Music Institute, otherwise known as CMI, is the most advanced of The Salvation Army's summer music camps. It allows students (minimum age 13) to apply what they have learned from regional camps and conservatories in a stimulating environment. It is held at The Salvation Army's Camp Wonderland, near Chicago, Ill., for 10 days in mid-August and provides in-depth study with some of the best musicians in the world.
This camp caters to all learning levels, from advanced musicians to those just beginning the journey. The institute is designed to enhance students' musical abilities and help them discover ways to use their talents to further the Kingdom of God. CMI offers the opportunity to have fun, fellowship, grow and learn in an exciting Christian environment. Also included in the curriculum are advanced studies in theory, instrumental, vocal, drama, dance, Bible, media and all related worship arts.
CMI 2011 - August 11 - 21, 2011
Special Guests
Dr. Stephen Cobb
Dr. Stephen Cobb, territorial music director for the
United Kingdom Territory, has been the bandmaster
of the International Staff Band (ISB) since 1994. A
music educator by profession and training, he completed
the degree of doctor of musical arts in instrumental
conducting in 2006 at Salford University.
Steve has led the ISB through an exciting period of
innovation that has raised the band’s profile significantly
in the music world. His innovative leadership
in Salvation Army music has brought a renewed
vigor to that great musical tradition. In 2010 he
received the Iles Medal of the Worshipful Company
of Musicians for his contributions to brass bands and their music.
Cathie Koehnen
Cathie Koehnen received her bachelor’s of
music degree at McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario, and her bachelor’s of
education degree at the University of
Toronto. She has been the vocal guest at
many divisional camps and has been on the
faculty of the Canada and Bermuda
Territorial School of Music for many years.
Cathie has taught high school instrumental
and vocal music for 17 years, has a business
teaching piano and currently conducts the
Ontario Central Divisional Youth Chorus.
She lives in suburban Toronto with her husband,
Peter, and two sons, David and Jesse.
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