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ALCM is pleased to announce the continuation of our grant program initiated last year. This year there will be two opportunities for submitting proposals. The spring application is open through May 31st, 2024. Follow the link below to apply! alcm.wufoo.com/forms/q1r07745…

Aaplications for the 2025 Raabe Price for Excellence in Sacred Composition are now open! Submissions will be accepted through October 1st, 2024. See the link for further instructions and guide lines! files.constantcontact.com/6b126e48001/36…

There’s still time to register for our 2024 conference in Valparaiso. Not sure you can make it in person? Consider our virtual registration option! All learning sessions will be professionally live streamed for virtual attendants. See our website for details!

Check out our upcoming Hearts Hands Voices events! We are constantly updating our calendar so be sure to check in frequently for newly added workshops! alcm.org/hhv-events/

Check out this grant opportunity from Lily Endowment! The deadline for proposals is approaching, check out their website to learn more and apply. lillyendowment.org/nurturing-chil…

The deadline for manuscripts for the summer issue of CrossAccent is fast approaching! Essays must be submitted by May 1st. For details about the theme of the issue and the submission process, please see the link below. files.constantcontact.com/6b126e48001/cc…

We’re pleased to announce the continuation of our grant program! All members are welcome to submit proposals for a grant between $500-1500. Applications for the first round of grants will be accepted through May 31st, 2024. Apply here: alcm.wufoo.com/forms/q1r07745…

We are so excited for the St. John Passion concert this July! The Bach Collegium Valparaiso and Christopher M. Cock will be performing the St. John Passion in honor of its 300th anniversary. This event is made possible through the generous support of Pauline and John Kiltinen.

Want to help support our upcoming conference this July? Gifts are welcome and all donors will be listed in the conference booklet. Donations may be made at the ALCM website, linked below. alcm.org/make-a-donatio…

Check out this amazing grant opportunity from Lilly Endowment. Their Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative is accepting letters of interest through March 4th and proposals through May 6th. Check out their website for more details! lillyendowment.org/nurturing-chil….

Check your mailboxes! 2024 Membership Directories have been mailed, you should receive your copy within the next few weeks!

In celebration of the Raabe Prize turning 25, we’re celebrating our past winners! This month we’re highlighting our 2005 winner, John Ferguson, and his winning piece, “Who is This?”. youtu.be/X-l-tX08mQQ?si…

Learn more about your organ at our next Winter Webinar on Friday, February 16th! Join Luke Tegtmeier and learn his top 10 list of things every organist should know about their instrument! alcm.org/2024-winter-we…

Make sure to join/renew your membership in ALCM by Wednesday, January 24th, to be included in our membership directory for 2024! Fill out our online form to ensure your membership is active before Wednesday. You can check out our membership benefits too! alcm.org/connect/join-a…

Today is the last day to take advantage of early-early bird pricing for our 2024 Valparaiso conference. Today is also the last day to submit a recording for the Virtual Bach Chorale celebrating the 300th anniversary of the St. John Passion! See our website for more details!

The 2024 conference will include a performance of Bach’s St. John Passion. But did you know you could be a part of this performance? The Conference Bach Choir will join on the first and last choruses as well as many chorales. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!

Time is ticking! Tuesday, January 16th is the last day to register for the 2024 Valparaiso conference (featuring a 300th anniversary performance of the St. John Passion!) with the early-early bird discount! Register now and join us in Valparaiso this July 22-25!

2024 is a year of anniversaries with ALCM! Not only is it the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. John Passion, it’s also the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran hymnal, the 25th anniversary of the Raabe prize, and of course, the 40th anniversary of ALCM!