Baylor Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies

05/27/2026

Baylor & Waco Community! Mark your calendar for July 21st at 7:00 P.M. as SELAH visits campus for a beautiful night of worship during the Alleluia Conference. Come be renewed through music, community, and shared faith. The concert is open to the public and tickets are available now! https://alleluia.music.baylor.edu/about/event-schedule/evening-events/selah

05/21/2026

CCMS in Brasil! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Our first stop: São Paulo! We spent the day with Igreja Baptista Bandeirante and the students of Contraponto music school. Then, we held our first Hymn Festival service of a few we’ll be holding here in Brazil.

Follow along for stories from our team on the blog (link in bio)!

05/13/2026

Don't miss out on the savings! Register by this Friday, May 15th to receive the early registration discount for the 25th Anniversary Alleluia Conference! http://alleluia.music.baylor.edu

05/08/2026

Last night, church music students led a worship experience in the round in the Student Union ballroom, featuring songs, Scripture, and a message. The gathering marked the 40 Collective’s final event with graduating members Sarah Davis, Ruth Edwards, Sylvia Jones, and Monic Malas. Sic ’em, church music students!

05/06/2026

Early registration for the 2026 Alleluia Conference is coming to a close soon! Registering early helps churches and individuals save valuable budget dollars while securing a spot for a life-giving, skill-building experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan ahead, steward your resources wisely, and invest in your ministry for the year ahead. Register now before early rates end! http://alleluia.music.baylor.edu

04/24/2026

Song Share Spring 2026: a celebration of psalms and faith! 🎶

04/20/2026

Excited to be in attendance at the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference in Jacksonville, FL this week. Come visit the Baylor booth outside the worship space.

04/07/2026

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We were honored to host the 2026 Northcutt Lecture featuring John Bell. John Bell is a liturgical composer who writes co-operatively with colleagues in Glasg...

04/07/2026

Today, we host John L. Bell as the 41st Annual Northcutt Lecturer! John is a longtime friend of the Dunn Center, having previously joined us as a guest worship leader at Alleluia and the Hearn Innovator Series. We are honored to host John again, traveling to Waco from Scotland, for this special occasion.

John’s lecture, “The Essential Heterogeneity of Congregational Song,” is sure to be a rich learning experience for church musicians and churchgoers alike. The lecture will begin at 4:00 pm in the Foyer of Meditation with a reception to follow downstairs in the Cox Reception Hall. All are welcome!

04/02/2026

Baylor students! While you’re home for break, think of a song you could share at our upcoming song share! Details at the QR code and linked in our bio.

All are welcome whether you’re sharing a song or there to enjoy!