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.

 

2025 National Worship
and Music Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 national conference in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Early, early-bird discount available through January 14, 2025.

Learn more about and register for the 2025 Composers Symposium to be held in Fort Wayne, IN.

ALCM Community

Fourth Fridays:  “Talk shop” and socialize with other ALCM members live on the fourth Friday of every month at 6PM ET on Zoom.

Membership in ALCM

Learn about the many benefits of membership in ALCM and/or apply to become a member.

Advertise

Explore the advertising opportunities available in ALCM print & electronic publications.

Marketplace

Issues of ALCM publications, recordings of hymn festivals, and other ALCM branded products are available in the Marketplace.

Donate to ALCM

Your donation to ALCM will help advance our mission to equip musicians for service in the church.

Publications

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.

Our next webinar features Kurt van Kampen who will lead a session with practical and simple techniques that should, over time, improve the sound of your church choir. Basic concepts of breathing, support, projection, balance and tone will be addressed. Learn more at alcm.org/2024-fall-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.

Virtual Hymns

These three ALCM virtual hymns are available for use with no additional permission.
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
O Day, Full of Grace
Angels We Have Heard on High

Resources to assist congregations in the process of searching for and hiring a musician.

What’s new for members?

Members must log in to access the following:

New instrumental hymn arrangements

100 top CCLI songs with commentary

Newest In Tempo and CrossAccent issues

Member Quicklinks

Renew my membership

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Upcoming Events

Nov
9
Sat
2024
8:30 am Lexington, SC @ Pisgah Lutheran Church
Lexington, SC @ Pisgah Lutheran Church
Nov 9 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Lexington, SC @ Pisgah Lutheran Church
Church musicians register using the form linked below. Choir member registration is located on the separate form. You may register up to 10 choir members at a time. Register church musician online Apply for scholarship[...]
10:00 am Children’s Choir Roundtable @ St. Michael's Lutheran Church
Children’s Choir Roundtable @ St. Michael's Lutheran Church
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Please join for a conversation with your Twin Cities area colleagues as we discuss what works, what doesn’t, and walk away with some new ideas. We will meet Saturday 9 November 10:00 am to Noon[...]
Nov
10
Sun
2024
all-day 2024 Good Shepherd Institute @ Concordia Theological Seminary
2024 Good Shepherd Institute @ Concordia Theological Seminary
Nov 10 – Nov 12 all-day
When Martin Luther made his initial foray into the world of hymn writing 500 years ago, he could not have imagined the creative forces he was unleashing. The 2024 Good Shepherd Institute Conference at Concordia[...]
Nov
22
Fri
2024
6:00 pm ALCM Fourth Friday Happy Hour @ Zoom meeting
ALCM Fourth Friday Happy Hour @ Zoom meeting
Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm
Recognizing that virtual community IS real community, you are warmly invited to join “Fourth Friday Happy Hour with ALCM” on Zoom every fourth Friday. Moderated by President Nancy Raabe and Executive Director Jim Rindelaub, discussion[...]
Dec
8
Sun
2024
3:00 pm Thomas Keesecker Advent Program @ Faith Lutheran Church
Thomas Keesecker Advent Program @ Faith Lutheran Church
Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm
A free advent program featuring renowned composer and performer Thomas Keesecker. The program will feature his piano music, congregational song, and poetry.
Dec
20
Fri
2024
7:00 pm Solo Handbell Concert by Ron Bel... @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Solo Handbell Concert by Ron Bel... @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
This will be an enjoyable evening of solo Christmas handbell music rung by Ron Bellamy, accompanied on piano by his wife, Linda Lorgus.
Dec
27
Fri
2024
6:00 pm ALCM Fourth Friday Happy Hour @ Zoom meeting
ALCM Fourth Friday Happy Hour @ Zoom meeting
Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm
Recognizing that virtual community IS real community, you are warmly invited to join “Fourth Friday Happy Hour with ALCM” on Zoom every fourth Friday. Moderated by President Nancy Raabe and Executive Director Jim Rindelaub, discussion[...]
Jan
24
Fri
2025
6:00 pm ALCM Fourth Friday Happy Hour @ Zoom meeting
ALCM Fourth Friday Happy Hour @ Zoom meeting
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm
Recognizing that virtual community IS real community, you are warmly invited to join “Fourth Friday Happy Hour with ALCM” on Zoom every fourth Friday. Moderated by President Nancy Raabe and Executive Director Jim Rindelaub, discussion[...]

ALCM members are . . .

  • Organists, pianists, choir directors, instrumentalists, praise band and instrumental ensemble leaders, and handbell directors
  • Lutherans and non-Lutherans working in Lutheran and non-Lutheran congregations
  • Full-time, part-time, volunteer, retired church musicians, and others who share an interest in music in the Lutheran tradition
  • Musicians, pastors, teachers, choir members, worship and music committee members, and other interested lay people
  • Musicians with a high level of training, musicians with a modest amount of training, and musicians who are primarily self-trained