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.
“From Generation to Generation”
Join us–in person or virtually–in Valparaiso in 2022 for a conference held during and in conjunction with the festival week of Lutheran Summer Music.
Worship Streams & Recordings
Here is a list of ALCM member-led worship streams and recordings.
A new set of resources developed to assist congregations in the process of searching for and hiring a musician.
Part Time Remote Position Available:
ALCM Education Coordinator
ALCM is seeking a high-achieving and collaborative part-time employee to serve as the staff coordinator of its various educational activities.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Composition.
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
What’s new on the website?
New! Register for 2022 webinar series
New! Applications being accepted for the 2023 Raabe Prize
New! Workshop and group learning session info for 2022 Valparaiso conference
New! There are currently no spaces available for the July 1-15 trip to Germany, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, but you can still place your name on the waitlist.
What’s new for members?
Members must log in to access the following:
Spanish resources
Newest In Tempo and CrossAccent issues
Paul Otte hymn harmonizations for:
Bereden vag for Herran; Chesterfield; Christ, unser Herscher; Consolation; Gloria; Marching to Zion; Mendelssohn; The Old Rugged Cross
Song for teaching children The Ten Commanments (Otte)
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