Registration for 2026 Conference for Church Musicians Opens in January 2026
Future Conference Dates
July 19-25, 2026
July 18-24, 2027
July 16-22, 2028
REGISTRATION RATES AND FAQS
ROOM & BOARD FAQ
There are several different types of places you can stay on grounds for this conference, including hotel rooms, cabins, houses, and campsites for trailers and tents. The hotel rooms are generally $100-150 per night depending on the building. They are ALL air conditioned, and set up like hotels, except that there are actually no TV’s in the rooms. (You will be busy enjoying the area, you won’t miss it!) Check out https://glcc.org/index.html for housing options and information about the grounds.
You will need to call the Green Lake Conference Center to make reservations. 920-294-3323. They do not do online reservations. You may need to put a deposit down when you reserve. Be sure to tell them you are attending this conference and they will give you a group discount. They are very friendly and will help you find the right place for you. Connect with us if you’d like ideas for where to stay.
Yes - contact the Green Lake Conference Center to learn more about this possibility.
Some of the lodge (AKA hotel) rooms sleep up to 6, and cabins and camping are also great options. Please contact the Green Lake Conference Center at (920) 294-3323 to explore your options with them.
The conference center does not have shampoo, conditioner, or hair dryers in the hotel rooms. If you enjoy swimming, bring your swimsuit and beach towel (and sunscreen). A bag for carrying your music, etc, is always useful.
There is a beautiful dining hall that serves three meals a day. The service is buffet style, and it is very good. If you have special dietary needs, you can talk with the food director ahead of time. If you are staying in one of the hotels, you will be charged for at least 2 meals per day. (You can opt out of breakfast.) If you are staying in a campsite/trailer/house/cabin, you may choose to order meals or cook on your own. Please contact GLCC two weeks before you arrive if you are planning to eat any meals at their dining hall.
PLEASE contact GLCC for up-to-date information on bedding, towels, cutlery/dishes/pots for your residence.
There is a vending machine with some basics, like toothbrushes; otherwise, there's a market down the highway where you can purchase some items and nearby towns with dollar stores.
Yes! All the buildings are air conditioned! It's wise to sometimes have a light sweater or jacket with you.
From the Green Lake Conference Website:
Many guests fly to Appleton (one hour drive to Green Lake), Milwaukee, Madison or Green Bay and rent a car to get to Green Lake. Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay are 1½ hours away. Chicago O'Hare is three hours away.
If you have questions about traveling to Green Lake, contact the COnference Center at (920) 294-3323.
Although the Conference for Church Musicians has been held at the Green Lake Conference Center (and before it changed its name, the American Baptist Assembly) since its first conference in 1965, the two are entirely separate organizations. This is why it's important you contact the Conference Center directly for questions regarding room, board, and the grounds.
CONFERENCE FAQ
Yes, contact us for more information on scholarships for first time attendees.
Registration includes access to all conference offerings. It includes the music for your choir level (adult, youth, children) and handbell music, which you can keep. Ensemble music is provided, but is to be returned to the director, unless otherwise instructed. Plan on bringing your own handbell gloves, handbell stand and binder if you prefer to use one. Also bring your instrument if you're participating in an ensemble.
We typically borrow instruments from a local high school; it is best to reach out to us to let us know what you are interested in, if you aren't able to bring it with you.
This event is family friendly! There are parts for children and youth to participate in. The youth can stay with you, or they can stay separately (paid separately) with other youth. (also air conditioned and bathrooms) The kids enjoy swimming in the lake, playing games, and many other activities. If you have family joining you who are not registered participants of the conference, they can enjoy the grounds (golf, arts and crafts, hikes, the lake… so many things!) and they can attend the worship sessions and evening concerts at no cost. You can still spend time with them, even around all the workshops!
You can contact Green Lake Conference Center if you need childcare to see if there are options available for you.
This event is family friendly! There are parts for children and youth to participate in. The youth can stay with you, or they can stay separately (paid separately) with other youth. (also air conditioned and bathrooms) The kids enjoy swimming in the lake, playing games, and many other activities. If you have family joining you who are not registered participants of the conference, they can enjoy the grounds (golf, arts and crafts, hikes, the lake… so many things!) and they can attend the worship sessions and evening concerts at no cost. You can still spend time with them, even around all the workshops!
You can contact Green Lake Conference Center if you need childcare to see if there are options available for you.
On the conference center grounds: So much! There's Lawsonia Golf course and restaurant, Troster arts and crafts for ALL ages (stained glass, ceramics, lapidary, jewelry, and more), hikes, and of course, the lake. There are rentals available, contact the Green Lake Conference Center for more information. There is also a wonderful gift shop, Worldwide Gifts, on the conference grounds that is filled with fair trade items from around the world. And you are able to climb the steps of the Judson Tower and look out at all the beauty of the area - talk to the front desk of the conference center for information.
Off the conference center grounds: There are several smaller communities near the conference center. Notable restaurants include The Goose Blind, Christiano's Pizza, Mr. and Mrs. P's Eatery, The Little Corporal, and, of course, Culver’s (Wisconsin-based!).
Oshkosh has outlet stores, the EAA (aviation) Museum, and Menominee Park Zoo off Lake Winnebago (free).
Yes! The conference is open to anyone who wants to come make music and worship together. You can join any or all of the ensembles that are available through the music conference and have time to relax and enjoy the other opportunities available on the conference grounds.
No, although the Conference for Church Musicians is sponsored by the Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians, we welcome all denominations!
See the schedules posted above. You are able to attend as many sessions as you would like, but you are also welcome to find other ways to rejuvenate in God's creation.
There are many clear walking paths between buildings; the buildings are on a hill with ramps available. The buildings that we use for the conference are fairly close together (though the youth building is a walk with another hill); some buildings are even connected. There are elevators in all buildings as well. You may decide that you would like to rent a golf cart for the week. You can also drive, if you are going off the main campus area.
No, this is a summer casual dress conference! Some people like to dress up for evening worship, and for the /Thursday evening/Friday celebrations, but it is absolutely not necessary. You are generally going to want to be comfortable!