JBD Institute

reserve and promote the rich history and legacy of Black Church musics.
4. To acknowledge, uplift, and celebrate the contributions of past, present, and future Africana church musicians. The Institute’s initial efforts will focus on professional development for practitioners who have experienced limited or no formal training in the areas of sacred music and worship unique to the Black church. In the spirit of the former Methodist Circuit Riders, the Institute will be itinerant, holding events and trainings around the country to reach churches, musicians, and choral leaders.