Voice Faculty member Daniel Greco performs in All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, a poignant musical performance that recounts the historic Christmas truce between enemy soldiers during World War I. Through moving melodies and narration, the production explores themes of peace and humanity, offering a powerful tribute to this brief but remarkable moment of unity amidst the horrors of war.

LSM student Austin (LSM 2023–present) will perform with his high school band, the Dawson High School Wind Ensemble, at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago on December 18. This incredible opportunity showcases the hard work of Austin and his ensemble as they take the stage at one of the world’s premier music education conferences.

LSM alumni and Concordia University Irvine music professor, Dr. Jeff Held (LSM '90, '92, Counselor '96, '97, and former Board member) has recently released a new book titled, Listening to the Sacred Seasons: Music and Commentary to Accompany Your Devotional Journey from Epiphany through Easter.

Two LSM 2024 voice fellows, Aiden Kocian (League City, TX) and Johanna Makela (Cologne, MN) performed in the 2024 St. Olaf Christmas Festival. Under the direction of Dr. Anton Armstrong, the St. Olaf Choir offered a vibrant performance of Ding Dong! Merrily on High, a French carol arranged by Carolyn Jennings.

Thomas Baker-Trinity (LSM 2021-2024) was a Project DJ co-host for classical Minnesota Public Radio on December 6, 2024. During his hour, Thomas talked about LSM and presented a request sent in by Naomi Tracy-Hegg (LSM 2023-24).

LSM Cello Faculty Michael Bert, conductor of the Rockford Choral Union, led two performances of Handel’s Messiah at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rockford, IL. LSM Violin Faculty and Alum Rachel Handlin served as concertmaster.

Elizabeth Winslow (LSM 2004-2005) has been selected to participate in Sphinx Organization’s LEAD program. Winslow will join a small cohort of arts leaders in a two-year program designed to empower executive arts leaders who are committed to advancing excellence and inclusion in the arts.

Matthew Yee (LSM Student 2017-2018, LSM Fellow 2021-2022) won the euphonium audition with the U.S. Coast Guard Band in February. Since then, he’s been on a national tour through the Midwest, played several concerts in Connecticut at the Coast Guard Academy, and performed in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

LSM student Caleb (LSM 2023-24) recently performed in a flute choir at the invitation of Stefan Ragnar Höskuldsson, principal flute of the Chicago Symphony. The ensemble played during the opening concert of the Peoria (IL) Symphony. He was the flute choir's youngest (and only high-school player)! Congratulations, Caleb!

Sunday, November 17 is ‘LSM Sunday’ at First Lutheran Church of Norfolk, VA. They are partnering once again with Young Musicians Partner congregations around the country, in raising awareness of LSM and its transformational experience.

LSM student Nate (LSM 2021-2024) had his performance with the Varsity Men’s Glee Club at the University of Illinois.

LSM alumni and staff led and performed in an Honor Band comprised of Houston Area Lutheran Schools.

Enjoy this offering of “Shall We Gather at the River” (Robert Lowry, arr. David Lantz III). Several members of the LSM community joined a choral ensemble to sing this anthem in worship at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church

Cleveland Orchestra violinist Sonja Braaten Molloy (LSM 1991) and conductor Larry Loh (LSM 1988) reminisced about LSM before taking the stage with the Cleveland Orchestra last week!

Eddie from Virginia (LSM 2023-present) represented LSM at a Reformation Concert on the afternoon of Sunday, October 27 at Grace Lutheran Church in Chesapeake.

LSM Faculty Daniel Greco (voice) and Nicole Lee (piano) present the entire "Songs of Travel" by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Recorded live at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, MN on Oct. 12.

Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler (LSM Festival Band) will conduct the Windiana Concert Band, a professional wind ensemble, in concert on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:30pm.

In mid-September, Dr. Paul Morton (LSM Trumpet & Jazz Faculty), along with several faculty and alumni from the School of Music and Performing Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette hosted a free showcase concert titled, “Promenade Musicale.”

The Concordia Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Sütterlin (LSM Festival Orchestra), will soon depart for their domestic tour to Memphis.

LSM’s National Staff gathered in Minneapolis earlier this week for a fall retreat, envisioning LSM’s continued success and growth. Amid reflections of gratitude and enthusiasm, the team delved into discussions of exciting possibilities that lie ahead for LSM.