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.

Dr. Jeffrey Doebler (LSM Festival Band) will conduct two different band concerts at Valparaiso University on Saturday, October 19, in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

LSM students Ellie and Caleb joined Dr. Jeffrey Doebler and The Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band for a piece on their performance at Peace Lutheran Church, in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, October 12.

April Kim (LSM Piano Faculty) delivered an incredible performance of Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” as a featured soloist with the St. Olaf Band in early October.

Stefanie Fiser Kleven (LSM Counselor: 2007-2008; Dean of Students: 2009-2010 & 2012-2013) has been appointed Children’s Choir Director.

Faith from Arkansas (LSM 2024) recently played The Ash Grove on clarinet for a Sunday worship service at Joy In Christ Lutheran Church. Faith shared, "I loved performing this piece. My home congregation loved it. LSM's free resources are great!!!"