Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music

2010 Session A Big Hit With All! Were You There?

Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music

A School Specializing in Teaching the Art of Singing & Playing Gospel Music

1983 - 2010

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Download "I Will Praise the Lord,"

written by Deric McClard, published by the Cumberland Valley Music Company

CVSGM President Dariel Meador thanks all who participated in any way in the 2010 session this past June. It is the cooperation and contributions of students, parents, faculty and staff that make this such a wonderful experience each year. May God bless each of you!

28^th Annual Session of Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music in June 2010 Is Now History!

Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music held its 2010 two-week session teaching shape-note gospel music, June 14-June 25, on the campus of Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee. Students enjoyed two weeks of learning, fellowship and fun culminating in a Closing Night Session where their skills were showcased for parents and visitors. Make plans now to attend the 2011 session next June.

Check our Photos page to see lots more pictures from the 2010 session.

2010 Students Listen to Their Instructors

Some of 2010's Younger Students and Their Teacher

Scholarship Application Deadline Change

Beginning in 2011 the deadline for submitting scholarship applications will be May 1 of each year. An application can be downloaded by clicking here.

2010 Songbook "Let's Sing A New Song" Is Huge Hit. See Our Songbook Page for More Information.

Cumberland Valley Quartet Releases Latest CD

The Cumberland Valley Quartet has released a new CD titled Look On the Brighter Side. It includes many of their most requested songs including "I'm the One" featuring lead singer Alan Pedigo. To download a song from this new CD and to order your copy please click here.

Dates to Remember

June 13-24, 2011

Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music

2011 Session

Martin Methodist College

Pulaski, TN

Put It On Your Calendar Now!

Music Theory Refresher

1. The note shaped like an ice cream cone is

(a) do (b) me (c) sol (d) ti

2. The note shaped like a right triangle is

(a) re (b) fa (c) la (d) do

3. In 3/4 time what kind of note gets one beat?

(a) quarter (b) eighth (c) half (d) whole

WHAT ARE SHAPED NOTES?

The term "shape notes" denotes a musical notation system where the seven tones of the musical scale are each given a different shape. It makes music reading faster because one associates the shape with the tone's sound. It has been used mainly in the South to facilitate congregational singing.

To see a song written in shape notes, click here.

You may also visit the Wikipedia article on shape notes.

Homeschooling Mother Monica Warden Recommends CVSGM. Read her letter.

Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music, Inc, is a non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible. To make donations, contact our treasurer, Sam B. Oldham at 615-824-6842 or email him by clicking here.