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.

 

“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.

Worship Streams & Recordings

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

 

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.

 

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.

Marketplace

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

Hearts • Hands • Voices events are back! Several local half- and full-day workshops have been scheduled for 2023. Registration is now open.

ALCM is pleased to announce that Tom Trenney is the the winner of the 2023 Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Composition for his anthem “From Generation to Generation.”

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.

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.

Donate to ALCM

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

 

What’s new for members?

Members must log in to access the following:

Spanish resources

Newest In Tempo and CrossAccent issues

Member Quicklinks

Renew my membership

Edit my contact information

Upcoming Events

Oct
7
Sat
2023
8:30 am Irvine, CA @ Concordi University - Irvine
Irvine, CA @ Concordi University - Irvine
Oct 7 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Register online 2023 Concordia Church Music Conference A Hearts • Hands • Voices Workshop presented in partnership with the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians; the AGO Chapters of Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego;[...]
Oct
14
Sat
2023
9:00 am Allentown, PA @ Christ Lutheran Church
Allentown, PA @ Christ Lutheran Church
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Register online Apply for scholarship Hymns in Worship: Caring, Choosing, Creating Pastors and Musicians are invited to come to this workshop to explore questions around songs and hymns sung together in assembly. Questions include Why[...]
Oct
15
Sun
2023
all-day Lectures in Church Music @ Concordia University Chicago
Lectures in Church Music @ Concordia University Chicago
Oct 15 – Oct 17 all-day
The annual Vi Messerli Memorial Lectures in Church Music returns to the Concordia University Chicago campus with several concerts, a keynote address, workshops and choral reading sessions. For more information, click here.  
Oct
21
Sat
2023
all-day Livonia, MI @ Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Livonia, MI @ Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Oct 21 all-day
Registration for this event is not yet open.
9:00 am Waukesha, WI @ St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Waukesha, WI @ St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Register online Apply for scholarship Come to St. Luke’s in Waukesha, WI for a day of learning and exchanging best practices on nurturing and leading the church’s song. This one-day workshop is a chance to[...]
Oct
27
Fri
2023
7:00 pm Kokomo, IN @ Christ Lutheran Church
Kokomo, IN @ Christ Lutheran Church
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kokomo, IN @ Christ Lutheran Church
Christ Lutheran Church, located at 3401 S. Dixon Road, Kokomo, IN is pleased to present Tyler Kivel in a piano concert on Friday evening, October 27, 2023, at 7 PM. There is no charge to[...]
Oct
29
Sun
2023
4:00 pm Phoenixville, PA – Peter Richard... @ St. John's Lutheran Church
Phoenixville, PA – Peter Richard... @ St. John's Lutheran Church
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm
Peter Richard Conte Wanamaker Grand Court Organist Marian Dorward Memorial Concert October 29, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.  

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