ALCM nurtures and equips musicians

to serve and lead the church’s song.

The church’s song takes many forms

and is expressed in many ways.

ALCM offers practical education programs

and diverse resources

through conferences,

publications,

and fellowship

to serve musicians of all types

from paid professionals

to volunteers.

By connecting servant leaders to one another

and by cultivating their musical gifts,

ALCM supports worshipping communities

in the proclamation of the gospel.

The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians

Music is a vital expression of Lutheran worship. The church’s song takes many forms and is expressed in many ways. By sharing the knowledge, experience and passion that honor our heritage and inspire our future, ALCM nurtures and equips those who lead music in worship. ALCM offers practical education programs and diverse resources through conferences, publications and fellowship to serve musicians of all types – from paid professionals to volunteers. By connecting servant leaders to one another and by cultivating their musical gifts, ALCM supports worshipping communities in the proclamation of the gospel.

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Join us on the campus of Valparaiso University and the beautiful Chapel of the Resurrection as we Ponder Anew how to communicate God’s saving grace to all peoples in meaningful, relevant ways. The emphasis of this conference is on practical skill-building. Learn more at alcm.org/2024-valparaiso.

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Members receive the journal CrossAccent as well as the more practical In Tempo, both published three times per year. In addition, a monthly e-newsletter keeps members and others up to date on news and events.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Music. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2024.

Memorial Observances

There is ongoing debate about the order of the five Military Service Themes and there is no official announcement about the United States Space Force yet. But for memorial observances, these five military themes may be played in the order presented here (p. 1-5) or in reverse order (5-1). -Paul Otte

Purchase Recordings from the 2024 Winter Webinar Series!

Recordings from the 2024 Winter webinar series are still available for purchase at a reduced rate. The cost for the whole series of three webinars is $25 for members, $39 for non-members. Learn more at alcm.org/2024-winter-webinar-series.

“What Wondrous Love”

Did you miss the 2023 biennial conference in Philadelphia? You can still purchase a virtual registration, which will give you access to all recorded events: workshops, plenaries, reading sessions, worship services, and concerts. Click to purchase all conference recordings.