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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“What Wondrous Love”

Registration is now open for the 2023 biennial conference in Philadelphia. Discover all the conference has to offer at https://alcm.org/2023-philadelphia/

“From Generation to Generation”

For the first time in ALCM’s history, the July conference was recorded and live-streamed to virtual registrants. The conference itself may be over, but you can still experience every worship service, workshop, concert, plenary, and group learning session–plus all of the handouts–by purchasing the conference recordings.

Pandemic Resources

A gathering place for various resources related to worship and music during this time.

The deadline for submissions for the 2023 Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Composition is October 1, 2022.

Virtual Hymns

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

A new set of resources developed to assist congregations in the process of searching for and hiring a musician.

Worship Streams & Recordings

Here is a list of ALCM member-led worship streams and recordings.

What’s new on the website?

New! Register for the 2023 biennial conference in Philadelphia

New! Purchase July conference recordings & handouts

New! Register for 2022 webinar series

New! Submissions for the 2023 Raabe Prize due October 1

New! September 2022 e-newsletter

What’s new for members?

Members must log in to access the following:

Spanish resources

Newest In Tempo and CrossAccent issues

New! Paul Otte hymn harmonizations for:
Christe sanctorum; Dundee; O dass ich tausend (König); In the Sweet By and By

Upcoming Local and National Events

Membership in ALCM

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

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.

Donate to ALCM

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

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.

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