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.
Learn more about ALCM . . .
2019 Biennial Conference
Mark your calendars for the 2019 biennial conference in Portland, OR!
Throughout 2018 ALCM is offering practical one-day workshops on specific topics led by skilled practitioners. All events are open to the public.
Membership in ALCM
Learn about the many benefits of membership in ALCM and/or apply to become a member.
Webinars
Join us on October 31st for our first-ever webinar featuring David Cherwien. Can’t join us that day? Register now and view the recorded webinar at your leisure.
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.
Job Listing Service
Congregations regularly report that people they interviewed and/or hired found the position on the ALCM site. List your position or view the job listings that are posted.
Donate to ALCM
Your donation to ALCM will help advance our mission to equip musicians for service in the church.
Marketplace
Issues of ALCM publications, recordings of hymn festivals, and other ALCM branded products are available in the Marketplace.
Advertise
Explore the advertising opportunities available in ALCM print & electronic publications.
What’s new at ALCM
and on the website?
New! For members only: Publishers’ Digital Reading Sessions (log in to the members area)
New! Register for the October 18 webinar: “Developing and Leading a Children’s Music Camp”
Registration open for all 2018 local events
2019 Raabe Prize submissions now being accepted
Recordings of webinars by David Cherwien, Bradley Ellingboe, and Karol Kimmell available for purchase in the Marketplace.
“If I could belong to only one professional organization, I would choose ALCM.”
–Anne Krentz Organ, Park Ridge, IL
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