SICM 2027  ·  JULY 19-22, 2027

Take my hands and let them move

Tools for Music Ministry

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Is your church music toolbox full yet? Could the tools you have use some sharpening? Four days of practical tools for church musicians, worship leaders and choristers in Whitby, and online wherever you are.

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IN PERSON

At All Saints’ Anglican Church, Whitby, Ontario. An historic, welcoming space with a vibrant musical life.

ONLINE

An engaging online experience with convenient times from coast to coast to coast.

SINCE 1970

Fifty-five years of professional development, study and retreat for church musicians of every denomination.

THE 2027 THEME

Tool use, a thing we humans share with only a few other species, has taught us two things: we sometimes have trouble until we find the right tool, and our tools need to be better to work better.

Is your church music toolbox full yet? Could the tools you have use some sharpening?

Stay tuned and tooled in ’27

Locations

Where We Gather

Our 2027 program brings us together again at All Saints’ Anglican Church in Whitby, Ontario, a historic and welcoming space known for its vibrant musical life.

Can’t make the trip? You can participate in the entire Institute from wherever you are, with a fully supported online experience.

  • In Person: All Saints’ Anglican Church, Whitby, Ontario

  • Online: Join from anywhere across Canada

Financial Assistance

Bursary Fund

The SICM Bursary Fund was created to support participants who demonstrate financial need, aspire to develop their skills and passion for church musicianship, and align with SICM’s mission. Please see eligibility requirements below. Application to be released in early 2027.

  • Over the age of 18 years and a Canadian citizen
  • A member of a Canadian church community

  • A first-time participant at the Summer Institute of Church Music

  • Supported by their church congregation or clergy and ministry colleagues with letters of references.
Who We Are

What is the Summer Institute of Church Music?

For over 50 years, the Summer Institute of Church Music (SICM) has provided a unique program of professional development, study, and retreat for church musicians, worship leaders, and choristers of all levels and denominations. SICM offers mentorship and teaching from Canada’s leading experts in church music, fostering learning, renewal, and community.