WHAT IS THE M.A.C.?
 

The m.a.c. is a computer sound system that plays hundreds of specially recorded hymns in mp3 format, housed in a custom, Line-X coated podium ready to use for congregational and choir singing. 

 

And, It's as easy to use as opening a hymnal!

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Included with each m.a.c.:

 

• 520 unique piano accompaniments, from various hymnals, chosen from the most popular and requested hymns

• Up to 280 songs from the most popular hymnals; we have nearly 30 hymnals available, and will make every effort to accommodate requests for other hymnals, if possible. Click here for our current Song Lists page for available hymns in each hymnal.

• 100 piano/organ accompaniments

• 100 instrumental background recordings

• Custom folders containing songs listed with titles and page numbers from YOUR hymnal 

• The m.a.c. offers an option for a Karaoke machine with many of your favorite Southern Gospel, Traditional and Contemporary songs available.

• 2-in-1 convertible touchscreen laptop computer

• Yamaha® sound technology delivering superior sound quality through a soundbar in the podium column and a wireless subwoofer for powerful bass with flexible placement. The rich sound will have people looking to see who’s playing the piano.

• Our available models and options will fit the budget and sound requirements of any church size.

• All models include FREE FedEx shipping or personal delivery.*

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* Church Music Company reserves the right to determine whether or not personal delivery is feasible. 

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We are always looking to make the m.a.c. better! It's our desire to offer the highest quality, and the latest technology possible, while still maintaining a price that most small churches can fit within their budget.

Where Have All the Piano Players Gone?

THE M.A.C. STORY

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Out of sight - out of mind. This is how many small churches feel. So we decided to do what friends do for each other. Listen and try to meet the need.

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Musical Accompaniment for Church (m.a.c.) by Church Music Company, was born out of need. Traveling the southeastern United States during the 90s, and singing for many churches of different sizes and denominations, I noticed something. To my surprise, many of these churches were conducting their worship services entirely without music. Why? The answer was the same in church after church – they could not find or keep a piano player. The generation that spawned so many wonderful piano players is now becoming feeble and are rapidly moving on to their eternal destination, with very few of the younger generations being trained to replace them.

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This really grieved me, because as a fourteen year old boy, it was music that drew me into a church, and was the vehicle God used to bring me to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. I guess that's why God gave me a passion to fill this need for churches.

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I tried to think of a way to provide piano accompaniment for church. Some churches were already using CDs and recorded hymns. Neither is user-friendly and both often result in errors that are disruptive. There just had to be a better way.

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On several occasions I discussed this problem with my friends. One evening a friend said to me “You have been talking about this for three or four years, now. What are you going to do about it?” It was at that moment that God convicted my heart that it was time to start doing something. That night I had a dream and in that dream God said “I gave you a job and I'll show you what to do.”

I shared these thoughts with my Human Resources Director who was also a dear friend.

 

Arrangements were made in October 2004 for me to leave a 40-year career in the packaging industry to launch the full-time ministry that I call Church Music Company.

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After 6 months of planning and recording, the first installation of Musical Accompaniment for Church (m.a.c.) was made in March of 2005. Today, m.a.c. is enhancing worship services with our specially recorded hymns in 42 states, 4 countries, and nearly 20 denominations.

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And, learning to use the m.a.c. is as easy as opening a hymnal! Usually, within 5-10 minutes of training, our piano accompaniment music can be heard through a Yamaha® soundbar and subwoofer, making people wonder where the piano player is!

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We constantly keep the style of the m.a.c. podium up to date with high quality components to offer our customers what any good friend would offer - a consistent helping hand in worship services, VBS, funerals, or on any occasion that piano accompaniment would normally be used.

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To God be the glory!