Michael Burkhardt

Read the reviews by Heather Martin Cooper from the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.

Read the reviews from the The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, January-February edition 2025 with Choral reviews written by Jason Overall and Instrumental reviews by Brian Harlow.

Join composer and organist Michael Burkhart as he chats about his latest hymn introduction collection. Discover Michael's philosophy on creating captivating hymn introductions that hook congregations into singing both traditional and new tunes. Learn how these introductions serve as the conductor's gesture, setting the tone and feel for congregational singing. Explore insights on hymn preparation, creativity in organ registration, and fostering communal singing post-COVID.

We are pleased to announce its upcoming event, St. Louis Church Music & Worship Hymn Festival with clinician, Michael Burkhardt. This two-day musical celebration will take place on February 16th and 17th, 2025, at the beautiful Kirkwood Baptist Church in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Join Mark Lawson and well-known composer Michael Burkhardt as they delve into strategies of successfully incorporating new ringers into handbell choirs. Discover essential techniques and collections that cater to both adults and children, ensuring a harmonious and engaging musical experience.

Read the reviews by Thom DeLessio.

Melissa Dunphy shares about her new piece in the E.C. Schirmer catalog, We are the Music Makers. The piece is a thoughtful and expressive setting of the well-known Arthur O'Shaughnessy text, and it was commissioned by the St. Louis Chamber Chorus.

Read the reviews by Dr. Patricia Lamb.

Curious what anthems were flying off the shelves this summer at J. W. Pepper ? There's quite a variety in subject and style: traditional through contemporary, Christmas to patriotic.

Featured at the 2021 Worship & Music Conference at Montreat