Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
CCLI
Church Copyright Licensing International
CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International) is a global organization that provides licensing solutions for churches and ministries, enabling them to legally reproduce, display, and stream copyrighted worship music. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, CCLI offers services like the Church Copyright License, Streaming License, and SongSelect, which provides access to lyrics, chord charts, and sheet music for thousands of worship songs. Its mission is to simplify copyright compliance for faith communities while supporting songwriters and publishers through fair royalty distribution.
Silver Sponsor
MultiTracks
MultiTracks.com (founded in 2006 and based in Cedar Park, Texas), offers a massive catalog of artist‑approved multi‑track stems, along with complementary tools like the Playback app and ChartBuilder, serving worship leaders in over 200 countries with streamlined licensing, rehearsal support, and live play capabilities.
Esteemed Contributor
OneLicense
OneLicense.net is a licensing platform that provides churches and religious organizations with legal permission to reproduce, stream, and share copyrighted worship music. It offers flexible license options for reprinting lyrics, projecting text, and broadcasting services online, ensuring compliance while supporting composers and publishers.
J.W. Pepper
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., founded in 1876 by James Welsh Pepper in Philadelphia, is the world’s largest sheet music retailer and distributor. With over 750,000 titles in its catalog, it caters to school bands, choirs, churches, and professional ensembles, offering both in-stock and digital sheet music, as well as music accessories and software. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and operating several fulfillment centers (with one retail location in San Antonio), the company supports music education through services like ePrint digital folders and online ordering.
NMPA
A leading trade organization representing American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Founded in 1917, NMPA advocates for strong copyright protections, fair royalty rates, and legislative reforms that benefit creators in the evolving digital marketplace. It plays a key role in shaping policies like the Music Modernization Act, negotiating licensing agreements, and combating piracy, ensuring that publishers and songwriters are compensated fairly for their work across all platforms.
SPONSOR GUIDELINES
- Eligibility: A sponsor must be a business firm engaged in publishing music and/or providing music or resources to the church music market.
- Invitation: Sponsorship is by invitation only, at the discretion of the CMPA President.
- Participation: Sponsors may be invited to participate in a CMPA convention.