The Texas Initiative: Lutheran Summer Music Scholarships
In a collaborative effort with Concordia University- Texas and numerous generous supporters, Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is thrilled to announce an exclusive scholarship opportunity for young musicians in the greater Houston area! The Texas Initiative will allow up to ten high school musicians to attend LSM for a fraction of the full tuition cost. It is the hope of LSM and Concordia that qualified young musicians can take advantage of this unique and immersive summer music academy without a financial barrier to attendance.
About LSM
LSM 2023
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso Indiana
June 25-July 23, 2023
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.
Scholarship Details
Five scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded to Houston area students for LSM 2023.
Real cost of LSM Tuition LSM Tuition for Scholarship Recipients
$2,495 $995
All musical instruction, housing, meals, and activities are included in the cost of tuition for four weeks of LSM. Additionally, LSM attendees will automatically qualify for a $4,000 scholarship at Concordia University-Texas.
Scholarship Requirements
In advance of LSM:
· Apply Online by March 31, 2023
· Submit a recorded audition
During LSM:
· Write thank-you notes to LSM supporters
· Exclusive visit with music faculty member(s) from Concordia University- Texas
After LSM:
· Perform on a recital (to be planned by LSM staff) and share a brief reflection on your time at LSM