LSM 2024
Full Session: June 30-July 28
Half Session: June 30-July 14
Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students.
In addition to advanced musical instruction and numerous performance opportunities, LSM students form an intentional community, living together for four weeks on a Lutheran college campus. Since 1981, this unique and immersive program has guided the lives of young musicians, who credit LSM as the starting place for their future careers and vocations.
Young musicians from across the country are invited to join this joyful community to expand their musical skills, build supportive relationships and lifelong friendships, and find welcome in using their musical gifts in worship.
LSM 2024
Full Session (four weeks): June 30-July 28
Half Session (two weeks): June 30-July 14
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Areas of Study
LSM Overview Video
What’s the LSM experience like? Hear from past faculty and students.
LSM Master Schedule
What’s the LSM schedule like? See an example schedule from a past year.
MUSIC
Private Lessons
Take two private lessons each week with a nationally renowned LSM Faculty Member on your instrument or voice.
Large Ensemble
Rehearse each day with your peers in Orchestra, Band, or Choir and put on performances for family and friends at the end of LSM.
Chamber Music
Instrumental students play in small ensembles of two or more students to gain chamber music skills.
Musicianship Classes
Students learn music theory, history and performance practice according to enhance their understanding of music.
Concerts and Recitals
Students have many performance opportunities with their large ensemble, chamber ensemble, and studio recitals.
Electives>
Customize the LSM experience through a variety of optional electives. Learn new musical skills and dive into your unique interests! Click HERE to see current Elective offerings.
COMMUNITY
LSM students build an intentional community where all feel supported, allowing a deeper level of musical and personal growth.
Ways that community is built at LSM include:
Dorm life: students live with their peers in small groups led by a caring residence counselor.
Recreation Activities: A daily break from the rigorous musical schedule, including sports, crafts, board games, and more.
Large Group Activities: All students come together weekly to enjoy events such as the LSM Talent Show and Dance.
Off-campus excursions and Field Trips: Past destinations include National Parks, beach days, mini-golf or amusement parks.
Leadership Opportunities: Join the Student Council to represent your peers and help choose and plan activities at LSM.
FAITH
Worship is central to daily life at LSM. Our chaplain provides spiritual leadership and creates a supportive community where faith - regardless of religious background - can be explored and the Lutheran church's tradition of musical excellence is celebrated. The three primary worship events at LSM are:
Morning Prayer: The Morning Prayer service involves a hymn, a reading, a short message and singing Luther’s Morning Prayer as a community.
Watch Luther's Morning Prayer >
Evening Prayer: This half-hour service opens with a musical offering and involves a sung liturgy, a reading, and a musical offering, usually given by the Chapel Choir, the Handbell Choir, or other soloists or ensembles.
Sunday Eucharist: The service is filled with music and follows a traditional Lutheran liturgy. Each summer, a Bach Cantata is performed during Sunday worship by students and faculty.
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