COMPOSER, ARRANGER, CONDUCTOR & CLINICIAN

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ABOUT CAMP

CAMP KIRKLAND

As one of the most recognized names in church music, Camp Kirkland has been arranging for the church since 1978. Over the decades since, he's arranged and orchestrated thousands of selections for choir and orchestra, building a body of work used by churches around the world.

He’s earned numerous awards, including three Dove Awards, and continues to write new arrangements and commissions today. After five decades of arranging, he's built a legacy of music that will bless and inspire people for many years to come.

“There’s nothing I love more than sharing the Gospel through music. It’s an honor to create music that glorifies God. I pray it is a blessing to you.”

THE JOURNEY SO FAR

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1989
Created the Gloryland band series with Prism, which led to 10 volumes (1989-2010)

Album cover for Seven Plus Orchestra Series by Camp Kirkland, featuring a large number seven and musical symbols on a red background.

1998
Published the Christmas musical “A Light Still Shines”, which was one of his most popular Christmas musicals.

Book cover titled "His Name is Jesus" with arrangements by Camp Kirkland, compiled by Denny Dawson, published by Crescendo Choral Music.
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2003
Led his first mission project with Global Missions Project to Poland

Graphic design for Camp Kirkland's album The Gloryland Band, featuring a large number one in the background with yellow and green dots, and orange and purple text.
Cover of a book titled "A Light Still Shines" with images of candles and candle flames in various sizes and arrangements.
Cover of a music sheet titled 'Hope for America' featuring the Statue of Liberty in the background with a blue sky. The title is in large white and red text, with additional details about the arrangement and performers.

1971
Started the orchestra program at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL

1976
Became the first full time Church Orchestra Director in the United States

1978
Published his first orchestra series:
“7 Plus Orchestra Series”

1980
Published his first choral series: “His Name is Jesus”

1983
Arranged his first Christmas musical, “Cradle The King With Praise” with Franklin House Publisher with Steve Adams

1992
Published the Dove Award winning musical “God With Us” (with Don Moen and Tom Fetke) which subsequently led to 2 more musicals, “God For Us” (1994) and “God In Us” (1996)

Cover of a Christmas musical titled 'Cradle the King with Praise', featuring a crown and a rainbow above it. The subtitle reads 'A Christmas Musical About Birth, Rebirth, and Life'.
Cover of a religious booklet titled 'GOD WITH US', featuring handwritten notes and colorful fabric pieces.

2026
Created a choir and orchestra tribute to the 250th anniversary of the USA with his son, Kirk Kirkland called “Hope for America”

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01

Missions is where it's at. I've been leading teams with Global Missions Project for over two decades and would love for you to join us.

02

While I predominantly play trombone now, I actually started playing euphonium in the 7th grade and added trombone in college.

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03

Food, anyone? Yes, please. Especially Cuban flan. All the Cuban flan!

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MISSIONS

MISSIONS THROUGH MUSIC

Music is a unique way of connecting with people to share the Gospel. Global Missions Project takes teams of musicians around the world to reach people through evangelical concerts in churches, schools, hospitals, and parks.

Participants go to change lives, but really, they’re the ones that come home changed. Since 2003, Camp has led over 150 mission projects around the world. Interested in joining the team? Find a project and register today.

FIND A PROJECT