Reverend Clarence Joseph Rivers, preeminent pioneer in the movement to enliven Roman Catholic liturgy by bringing to it the gift of African American musical expression, is the namesake of the Clarence Rivers Music Institute. It will provide opportunities for composers, choir directors, singers, accompanists, and others involved in the ministry of liturgical music among African American Catholics to come together in a variety of ways. It is a forum in which they can share their gifts, their expertise, and the exultation that comes from making music to the glory of God.

• You need to submit your composition no later than May 1, 2010.
• All compositions must have copyright license or be submitted with written permission from publisher with registration form.
• If your composition is selected, you must supply a minimum of 100 copies for distribution at a price agreed upon between the Institute Administration and composer prior to the Institute.
• There are no exceptions to these guidelines.
• Youth are strongly encouraged to participate in the Clarence Rivers Music Institute.