LSM Promotional Tools

Share about LSM with young musicians!

The primary way that young musicians hear about LSM – and ultimately attend – is through the encouragement of a caring adult. Use these tools to share about LSM with prospective students and their families. And remember, we’re here to help! Contact admissions@lutheransummermusic.org with questions, or fill out the Nominate Student form if you have a student in mind for LSM!

Print & Digital Content

Share the links to the video, brochure or poster below, or request physical copies to distribute.

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Presentation Slide

Share about LSM by including a slide during your worship service or presentation.

LSM Logos & Graphics

Include graphics or LSM logos in a newsletter or bulletin, e-news, or other features.

Blurbs & Written Materials

Copy-paste information to include in a newsletter or bulletin, and use the pre-written details to help you share about LSM with others.

Church Bulletin Blurb

[Name of Church] youth are invited to LSM!

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students. Students come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in joyful music-making and build a supportive and welcoming community, living together on a Lutheran college campus. During the day, students receive advanced musical instruction through large ensembles (Festival Choir, Band and Orchestra), chamber music, private lessons with collegiate-level faculty, and elective classes (such as conducting, composition, church music, pipe organ, handbells, jazz ensemble, musical theatre). In the evenings, students attend recitals and evening prayer services, and social events with their friends. LSM 2025 takes place at Valparaiso University in Indiana from June 22-July 20 (Full Session) or June 22-July 6 (Half Session) and is open to students who have completed grades 8-12. To learn more, watch this LSM Experience Video or go to LSMacademy.org/program.

School Newsletter Blurb

[Name of School] music students are invited to LSM!

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is a residential music academy for high school students. Students come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in joyful music-making and build a supportive and welcoming community, living together on a college campus. During the day, students receive advanced musical instruction through large ensembles (Festival Choir, Band and Orchestra), chamber music, private lessons with collegiate-level faculty, and elective classes (such as conducting, composition, jazz ensemble, musical theatre, music therapy). In the evenings, students attend recitals and evening prayer services, and social events with their friends. LSM 2025 takes place at Valparaiso University in Indiana from June 22-July 20 (Full Session) or June 22-July 6 (Half Session) and is open to students who have completed grades 8-12.  To learn more, watch this LSM Experience Video or go to LSMacademy.org/program.

Extended Details for Email

Lutheran Summer Music 2025

LSM is a faith-based residential music academy for high schoolers (students who have completed grades 8-12), who come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build an intentional, supportive, and FUN community! LSM 2025 takes place on the campus of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana (an hour from Chicago).

Musical experiences include:  

  • Playing/singing in large ensembles (Band, Choir, Orchestra) and chamber music ensembles 

  • Receiving private lessons with collegiate-level faculty 

  • Attending and performing in elective classes (for example: composition, conducting, jazz, handbells, musical theatre, music therapy, pipe organ)

  • Performing and attending ongoing recitals, concerts and worship services 

Links to learn more:

Dates and Financial Info:

  • Full Session (four weeks): June 22-July 20, 2025. Total cost (all program fees, food, room) is $2,795 + application fee.

  • Half Session (two weeks): June 22-July 6, 2025. Total cost is $1,995 + application fee. (The Full Session is recommended as our main program.)

  • Most students receive financial aid, the most popular option being the LSM Match Grant, available to Full Session students. LSM offers a 50% Match Grant, up to a $500 match, for funds contributed to a student’s tuition through churches or other organizations, and also from individuals through LSM-supported online fundraising pages. Need-based scholarships are also available.

Application Info:

  • Students respond to “get-to-know-you” questions and submit music audition videos for the online application. See audition requirements.

  • The online application is risk-free; no payment is due until a student has been enrolled and accepts their placement in the program.

  • Learn more and apply at LSMacademy.org/apply.

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Need A Different Resource?

Contact admissions@lutheransummermusic.org to request additional resources. Thank you for sharing about LSM in your community!