Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music, Inc. 

CVSGM is back at home in the Cumberland Valley!

Our goal is to help you develop your God-given gifts and abilities, to enjoy singing and playing gospel music, and take that love of gospel music back to your home church.

CVSGM has a rich tradition as one of the oldest and best summer singing school experiences in the country.  We specialize in teaching music theory through shape note reading and solfege.

To find out more about what you can learn, visit the WHAT CAN I LEARN page.

To find out how much it costs to participate and learn more about scholarships to CVSGM, visit the TUITION AND FEES page.

To register for our next session, visit the REGISTRATION page.

To meet our director, officers and teachers, visit the WHO IS CVSGM page

We meet annually on the campus of Welch College in Gallatin, Tennesse.  For more information about Welch College, including directions to the school, visit the WELCH COLLEGE page.

Early Learners Class

We are pleased to offer this year a new Early Learners Class!  This will be for students ages 4-7.  These classes will run only a half day (8:15 am - Noon) and includes lunch.  Our Early Learners will be introduced to basic music theory and singing through fun activities and games.

Do you have the latest CVSGM Songbook?

Our Cumberland Valley Music Company prints an annual songbook.  In just a few short weeks, we will premiere our annual songbook entitled Better Things.

It is never too early to order your books! Visit the CVSGM Songbook page for more information.

Do you have our latest recording?

Each year, we produce a recording of the students singing some of the songs we have learned during the session.  The 2017 CD includes 13 songs from this year's session.  Pick up a copy today as a keepsake or gift!  They are only $5 each or $10 for three (plus S/H).  

For more information, or to hear a few selections from the CD, visit the SCHOOL RECORDING page.

Gospel Singing Conventions

Do you want to find a singing near you?  Check out this new website: GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTIONS

The website includes local singing school information, singings across the United States and historical information about this singing tradition.

Homecoming Singing 2018

Our 2018 Homecoming Singing will be during the CVSGM session again this year.  Come down to Gallatin, Tennessee and visit the beautiful campus of Welch College at 5pm on June 24, 2018.  Join in with the current CVSGM students and stay with us to visit and eat pizza and snacks. Make plans to Come Home this year!

CVSGM Student of the Year

Congratulations to our 2017 Student of the Year, Ryan Mix!

Ryan received a plaque, embroidered shirt and free tuition to CVSGM in 2018!

Give back to CVSGM

CVSGM has always depended on contributions to keep our tuition low.  There are several ways to give back to CVSGM:

If you shop online through Amazon or Kroger, a portion of your purchase can be donated to CVSGM.

Any individual or group may contribute toward a partial or full scholarship to the school.  You can make the donation in memorial of a loved one who has passed, or in recognition of an achievement (ie. graduation, anniversary)

For more information, visit our CONTRIBUTIONS page.

Connect With Us!

To stay up-to-date with the latest CVSGM happenings throughout the year:

CVSGM News

@CVSGM

Keyboard for sale

We have one electronic keyboard for sale.  It is a GEM brand, with weighted keys and is touch-sensitive.  It was only used during the CVSGM sessions and is still in fine shape.  It does not have internal speakers so it requires a keyboard amplifier or headphones.  Only $400.  For more information, email us at cvsgm@yahoo.com.