2022 Year in Review by Lutheran Summer Music

2022

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brian Becker, Chair

Maywood, IL

Dr. David E. Krause, Past Chair Dallas, TX

Karin Swenson-Moore, Treasurer Mercer Island, WA

Jane Wilke, Secretary Woodbury, MN

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, Advisory Council Chair Chanhassen, MN

Linda Kempke Rocky River, OH

Michael Rickman Akron, OH

Thomas Bandar, Executive & Artistic Director Ex Officio Minneapolis, MN

Dieter Nickel, Honorary Advisor Merrill, WI

NATIONAL STAFF

Thomas Bandar, Executive & Artistic Director

Chad Fothergill, Cantor

Seth Hartwell, Academy Director

Lisa Hartwig, Development Officer

Elisa Knoepfel, Communications Director

MaryLynn Mennicke, Dean and Director of Admissions

Megan Tschumper, Development Database & Gift Coordinator

Christopher Wilson, Director of Digital Innovation

Coming from the Westside of Chicago as people of color, we are rarely given opportunities for advancement socially, personally, or professionally. So we understand the importance of accepting these types of opportunities when they’re offered.

~Quinessa Gordon, LSM parent

The amount of great things I could say is endless.

LSM was truly a blessing, and I am very thankful.

~Jonathan, LSM 2022 student

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, Chair

LSM 1992–93, Counselor 2004, Dean of Students 2005 Jennifer Baker-Trinity LSM 1992–94

Matthew Bernthal

LSM 1983–85, Intern 1986–87, Counselor 1991, Board of Directors 2005–08

Krista Bernthal

LSM 1985–86, Intern 1987, Counselor 1991–92

Dr. John Groerich

LSM 2000–04, Intern 2005–06, Counselor 2008 Dan Hellerich

LSM 1997–99

Dietrich Jessen

LSM 2009–11

Admissions and Partnerships Manager 2016–18

Stefanie Fiser Kleven

Counselor 2007–08, Dean of Students 2009–10, 12–13

Jeanine Krause

LSM 1989–90, Intern 1991–92, Counselor 1994

Heather McDermott

LSM 1997–98, 2000–01, Intern 2004, Counselor 2005–06

Brita Moore-Kutz LSM 2008–10

Michael Schaner

LSM 2005–06 Evelyn Zimmer LSM 2011

Chad Fothergill, Ex Officio

LSM 2000, Worship Assistant 2007–08, 2010, Cantor 2018–present

It was integral to my Lutheran teaching ministry of 43 years and now in my “retirement,” God calls me via LSM to retake the mantle and serve Him.

~Dottie Burroughs, “Dean Dot”

Welcome!

Dear Friends,

2022 was a monumental year for LSM and all of us as we celebrated 40 years of this beloved and transformational program. This year was full of joyous celebrations and innovative achievements, from a growing community to an alumni reunion to connecting virtually around the country.

I invite you to relive your favorite moments from 2022 in these pages and gain an even deeper insight into the impact of LSM from first-hand accounts of students, faculty, fellows, families, and supporters.

As we celebrate 40 years, we’re also celebrating a sustainable organization. The fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, marks the fourth consecutive year of a balanced budget for LSM. Thanks to hundreds of supporters, the LSM culture of philanthropy and gratitude extends deep into the in-person community. Every LSM 2022 faculty studio was sponsored, the majority of our students benefited from financial assistance through scholarship support, and each concert was underwritten. Thank you to everyone who has supported LSM and cared for these next generation of leaders.

LSM is always a deeply personal experience for me and countless others. After four weeks together, singing Carl Schalk’s inspired setting of Luther’s Morning Prayer each day, as we sing it together for one last time during the final Festival Eucharist Service, I’m always moved beyond understanding. Friends singing in rich harmony, filling the Chapel of the Resurrection, gives hope and promise for our future. A future led by many of the students who are a part of LSM today.

Thank you for your support of this community and the future of the music, traditions, and programs that we hold so dear.

With gratitude,

Thomas Bandar Executive & Artistic Director

tbandar@lutheransummermusic.org

lsmacademy.org (612) 879-9555

lsm@lutheransummermusic.org

LSM 2022 Video Archive

Revisit your favorite recitals, concerts, and worship services from LSM 2022, and enjoy any you missed in real time this 40th anniversary celebration season. lsmacademy.org/2022videos

Simply scan this QR code to see the LSM 2022 video archive.

Sophia’s Family

I can barely even express my gratitude for LSM. As a mother, LSM made me laugh, and feel happiness and gratitude as I watched my daughter grow and be inspired as a musician and as a person. Even though I was far away from her, I felt like I was close to her. I was able to see, learn, and feel what she was experiencing through the many livestreams, pictures, and videos. This is a great summer program for people to grow inspiration and knowledge. ~Camilla

LSM was an incredible experience. I learned so much, made many friendships that will last a lifetime, and it was one of the best months of my life so far. It inspired me to work even harder and to be a better musician. The food was very nutritious and delicious, and the LSM community was so kind and caring. The Valparaiso campus is beautiful as well. This program was a great experience for me. ~Sophia

Kaydence’s Family

My name is Quinessa but known to most as simply, “Q.” I’m a Wardrobe Stylist & Image Consultant from Chicago, mother of two, Kaydence (14) and Kadé (5), and wife to their father, Kris. We are a unique, artistic family that’s all about expressing ourselves. And, we LOVE music! Kris is a Songwriter and Performer and the whole family loves all different types of music. So when Kaydence was offered the opportunity to attend LSM, it was a no-brainer!

think of LSM?”

Kaydence would experience anything like this and be away from her family for four whole weeks.

From the moment we walked on campus, we knew this experience would impact her, but we had no idea how amazing it would be. Not only did she advance as a flute player, but she also connected with girls from all over the country with different backgrounds and similar interests. Staying on a college campus, she learned the importance of order, accountability, responsibility, and togetherness. We loved visiting, watching her perform in recitals, meeting her new friends (whom she still communicates with today), and seeing her blossom in this new environment.

When Kaydence came home, we saw an immediate change (growth) in her! She was EXCITED to collaborate with her dad and make music TOGETHER, something she’d never done before! As he was in the middle of composing a song, he asked Kaydence to play some notes on her flute. She listened to the track and was able to write the notes down, translating what she heard into music notes! Then together, right before my eyes and ears, they created this lovely tune, with her playing the flute. It was truly magical! She was already talented, but I know her experience at LSM amplified what was inside her.

~Quinessa “Q”, Wardrobe Stylist, Always On Q alwaysonq.com

~ Kris, KPilla, Hit Single, Break My Heart : distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kpilla/break-my-heart-2

Grace’s Family

Words cannot express our sheer gratitude to Lutheran Summer Music! Our journey began in early 2022 when my husband and I were discerning options for our oldest daughter, Grace. We had heard amazing things, but we still weren’t sure if we were ready to send our child so far away. With a recent move from Washington, DC, to Wyoming, we were just getting our roots planted when COVID hit the world, and our kids had missed two pivotal summers of camps and peer interaction.

We made the leap of faith to send Grace and opted for the entire month versus just two weeks. In that time, we saw Grace’s confidence grow, her musical ability expand and, to borrow a phrase, she had “found her people.” In fact, she has found some of her dearest mentors and friends.

Once on campus for the closing weekend, my mom and I found community among the other adults and parents. Repeatedly I heard stories of how LSM became a welcoming and inclusive space for all students.

Grace shared, “If I’m being honest, arriving at Valpo was nerve-wracking. I was so scared, but when I started talking to people, I got used to it. I had a great time! In fact, I was so upset when I had to leave. I can’t wait to go again!”

Hear from more first-time students.

We truly give thanks to LSM for welcoming our daughter in and allowing her to shine her light and love of music. We hope to meet you next summer! ~Krista

We asked three first-time LSM families: “What did you

Camilla and daughter Sophia Quinessa, Kris and Kadence Krista, Grace, sister Zara, and Grandma Jan

LSM 2022

Faculty & Studio Sponsors

We thank the sponsors of the following faculty studios

Dr. Bruce Atwell, horn

Young Musicians Partnership

The Young Musicians Partnership (YMP) is a growing network of organizations that financially support young musicians to attend LSM. Any organization (such as churches, family foundations, rotary clubs, etc.) that contributes to a specific student’s tuition will be automatically recognized as a Young Musicians Partner. To honor this partnership, funds contributed by an organization will be matched at 50% by LSM, up to a match of $500.

Young Musicians Partners for LSM 2022 include:

Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson, WI

Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven, CT

Bison Mercantile, Ashland, KS

C. S. Slaton & Company, Ashland, KS

Christ Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, IN

College Evangelical Lutheran Church, Salem, VA

D & B Pharmacy, Ashland, KS

Don Spotts Lumber Company, Ashland, KS

Evangelical Lutheran Church of The Epiphany, Winston-Salem, NC

Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Appleton, WI

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Olympia, WA

Integrated Life Counseling Center, Lake Elmo, MN

Main Street T’s, Ashland, KS

Musicologie Lewis Center, Lewis Center, OH

Ohio Music Teachers Association, Johnstown, OH

Orpheus Club, Bloomington, IL

Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL

Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights, IL

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Dublin, OH

St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Cuero, TX

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Des Peres, MO

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Grand Island, NE

Trinity Lutheran Church, Hovland, MN

Vinje Lutheran Church, Wilmar, MN

VRCS of Ashland, Ashland, KS

LSM Congratulates our 2022 Graduates!

Isabella from Arkansas (Violin, LSM 2019–22) is studying violin and music education at the University of Memphis, where she is also part of the University Orchestra, University Singers, and the Mazi Choir.

Lilly from Missouri (Flute, LSM 2021-22) is at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where she is currently planning to study physics and applied mathematics.

Anna from Minnesota (Violin, LSM 2022) has moved to New York State to study International Relations, Slavic Studies, and Music at Syracuse University.

Meghan from Minnesota (String Bass, LSM 2021–22) is a first-year student at the College of St. Benedict in MN. She is pursuing a double major in Political Science and Music Performance.

Gillian from Wisconsin (Cello, LSM 2022) is attending school for automotive restoration at McPherson College in Kansas.

Ethan from Indiana (Composition, LSM 2021–22) is going to Valparaiso University as a computer science and music double major.

Audrey from Ohio (Organ, LSM 2021–22) has started her undergraduate studies at Indiana University, where she is currently pursuing music education.

Karli from Maryland (Viola, LSM 2021–22) earned a Certificate of Completion for Visual and Performing Arts for viola and is now at a new school in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Sarah from South Carolina (Cello, LSM 2019–22) is studying music therapy at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC, where she is in the Converse Symphony Orchestra and Spartanburg Master Chorale and loving every second of it!

Jonathan from Texas (Trumpet, LSM 2022) is studying at Tarrant County College and taking classes in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. He plans to become an ASL interpreter so he can connect between deaf and hearing communities.

Luke from North Dakota (Violin, LSM 2021–22) is attending St. Olaf College to study mathematics and continuing his study of violin and playing in the St. Olaf Orchestra.

Colin from Texas (Bassoon, LSM 2022) is absolutely loving his time at the Eastman School of Music, where he is pursuing a performance degree. He hopes to attend Curtis or Juilliard for graduate school.

David from Illinois (Tuba, LSM 2021–22) is in his first year at Valparaiso University, where is he studying Psychology and Criminology, and is involved in Band and Orchestra.

Anna from Missouri (Oboe, LSM 2019) is studying journalism at Concordia University Chicago.

Jacob from Illinois (Clarinet, LSM 2022) is currently attending Concordia University Chicago where he is in the Pre-Seminary and Honors program (double majoring in History and Theological studies) and staying active with music through choir and instrumental ensembles.

Samuel from Virginia (Trumpet, LSM 2019–21) is attending St. Olaf College where he plays trumpet in the St. Olaf Band and plans to study economics.

Amelia from New York (Violin, LSM 2022) is studying violin performance at Utah State University and is glad to apply the skills she learned at LSM in her college experience.

Ana from West Virginia (Violin, LSM 2019, 2022) is at West Virginia University. She’s majoring in Biology and playing with the WVU Symphony Orchestra.

Joseph from Illinois (Voice, LSM 2019–22) is now at Luther College in “frigid” Decorah, Iowa, where he is loving all his classes, especially music theory and ear training.

The Next Generation of Creators

The 2022 Composition Elective met for the first time on Tuesday of Week One. During that 50-minute class, the students collectively composed a psalm refrain for Evening Prayer. The class led the psalm during worship, singing the refrain and accompanying with hand chimes. During the second meeting of the class, a small group composed a melody for a sung response used in the Thanksgiving for Baptism at our first Sunday morning service. For anyone bearing anxiety about the future of music in the church –take heart! We are in good hands.

Just three weeks after our first class, the students presented the Fresh Ink! recital. It is mindboggling to contemplate the amount of detailed work that the students invested in this project. During a short three-week period, the students conceived an idea for a composition, decided on the instrumentation for their piece, honed their musical ideas, wrote the piece down, recruited peers to play in their ensembles, created separate scores for each of the players, scheduled rehearsal times, and pulled the whole piece together, performing in front of the entire LSM community. Wow. Pretty amazing!

There was a delightful variety of music in the Fresh Ink! recital: Anna composed a string quartet based on a Lithuanian folk tune; Damaris wrote both the words and the music for her song “As Far as the East from the West,” with each of the three verses based on a person from scripture;

Micah composed a duet called the “Peace for Violin and Cello”; Lily titled her trio for flute and two violins the “Pentatonic Confliction”; Trygg’s quintet, “Chapel of the Resurrection,” was written for bass flute, alto flute, flute, oboe, and cello.

Each of the twenty-two students in the Composition Elective displayed wonderful gifts of creativity and thoughtfulness. They were kind to one another and supportive as their compositions developed from the germ of an idea into an actual piece. For a composer, sharing a fledgling composition can be a vulnerable experience, but the LSM emphasis on community, faith, and music creates an environment of trust and care in which students are able to take musical risks, knowing that they have the support of their peers. This is a gift! Thanks to all who support LSM, providing opportunities for the students to stretch and grow.

The LSM Fellow Experience

LSM Fellows serve as teaching assistants to nationally renowned faculty members, demonstrate high-caliber musicianship, and convey a commitment to an inclusive and welcoming community.

“The Fellow experience has been invaluable. As a church musician, I gained practical experience in a community that worships daily. At the same time, I was able to work on my instrument [organ] through lessons and performances. The safe and welcoming community at LSM is such that one can explore new things that are outside of their comfort zone. In the Fellow program, one also gets to collaborate with other fellows, faculty, and students in high-caliber performances. As a fellow, there are many opportunities to both teach and perform. I would highly recommend that any college student who is interested in all of this consider the Fellow program at LSM.”

Anne Krentz Organ served as the LSM 2022 Composer-in-Residence and serves throughout the year as the Director of Music Ministries at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, IL. Her compositions are published by Abingdon Press, Augsburg Fortress, Choristers Guild, Concordia Publishing House, Hope Publishing Company, and MorningStar Music.

Ezechiel Daos, 2021 Voice Fellow and 2022 Organ Fellow, is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in organ performance at the University of North Texas.

“Part of what makes LSM so special is that the people are just as important as the music. Coming to LSM changed my life because I was able to work with faculty that not only taught me proper technical and musical practices, but they also supported me as an individual. Throughout both of my summers as an LSM fellow, I was able to perform extensively with the faculty and simultaneously develop strong relationships with them; these meaningful bonds gave me the confidence to be successful as a performer and an educator in the field. In addition to relationships with the faculty, the fellows also developed personal and musical bonds with one another that will last a lifetime. Without a doubt, some of the fellows that I met at LSM are some of my best friends and are people I will play music with throughout my career. LSM was easily one of the most enriching experiences I could have ever asked for because I made progress, connections, and deep relationships that will last for the rest of my life.”

Music Without Barriers

Through the generosity of LSM supporters, a new partnership was created in 2022 between LSM and El Sistema Colorado. El Sistema Colorado provides free, immersive after-school music education programs for students that transcend socioeconomic barriers and prioritizes enrollment for lowincome families. Four students from El Sistema Colorado joined the LSM 2022 community on fulltuition scholarships.

“LSM was a life-changing opportunity for our students. They returned home as mature artists ready to lead in ensembles. Most notably, though, they grew as people, with a more profound understanding of the importance of music in their lives.” ~Whitney Luther, El Sistema Colorado Executive Director

Sophia Flores, 2021 and 2022 Saxophone Fellow, graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Saxophone Performance from Concordia University Irvine in 2022.

Dean Dot: To LSM and Back Again

Forty years, and it’s still changing my life!

Lutheran Summer Music – 1982 – I called and asked to be a part of it. 2022 – I called and asked to be a part of it again. In between, it has taught me how to build a musical worshiping community. It was integral to my Lutheran teaching ministry of 43 years and now in my “retirement,” God calls me via LSM to retake the mantle and serve Him. When I got home this summer, I struggled with putting the “LSM-reenergized” me back into contact with opportunities of service.

By the end of this month a new “schedule” has emerged: working with new middle school band students at one school, teaching music to the youngest students in early childhood

“When we got to LSM the first thing I learned was that it doesn’t matter your skill level right now, but how much you grow as a musician AND as a person. So, keeping that in mind, I worked hard and practiced for hours because it was that line that made me want to keep going. I wanted to see myself improve more than anything. And I did! It’s crazy how that one month really impacted how I think about everything now!” ~Camila, LSM 2022 student

classrooms, visiting folks who can’t get out and about, and sharing videos of the choir songs from the previous week’s services.

The woodwind quintet that I play in has set a monthly schedule of performances for the folks who live in my husband’s assisted living home. Conducting our community band also was added when the conductor faced some medical issues.

Cheryl Lemmons’ practice hints did not fall on deaf ears. Playing nearly every day makes oboe playing all the better. Channeling Jeff Doebler as I conduct the band gives me a new drive.

This is an accounting of what LSM gave me permission to do. Permission, and a reawakening of living in a tightly bonded community, relishing the grace of God. Thank you for the opportunity to be present and soak in the spiritual waters, resplendent in tunes of delight.

Dottie Burroughs contributed to a blog

throughout LSM 2022. To read her previous posts, scan this QR Code below or go to lsmacademy.org/deandot

Dottie Burroughs, “Dean Dot”, was there at the beginning of LSM, calling Dr. Carlos Messerli and asking where she could help in 1982. Throughout her time, she has served in a variety of roles—from counselor to Dean of Students to faculty.

To read her previous posts, scan this QR Code.

Paying it Forward

As a five-year alum of Lutheran Summer Music, joining the national staff has been a delight.

In my role, I’m privileged to witness the immediate effect of LSM by overseeing the student experience. But beyond the summer, I also get to see the astounding lasting impact. In welcoming new prospective students, I connect with so many church musicians, pastors, music teachers—many of whom are LSM alumni! From generation to generation, this Academy & Festival has helped young people find belonging, growth, vocation, and even more simply put: joy.

Just last week, I spoke with the parent of a 2022 student who told me she planned to tell many of her friends and families in her church about LSM. While choking up about her daughter’s experience, she said that by telling others about LSM, she was “paying it forward.”

YES! How do I – how do we – pay it forward? We connect new students to LSM and draw the circle wider. Don’t keep it to yourself! The #1 way that students find their way to LSM is through the encouragement of a caring adult in their lives.

Don’t give yourself pause with the theoretical barriers of financial need, time commitment, readiness, or musical skill. I’ve heard them all, and they are all surmountable – it’s my job to help remove these barriers, and I’m only too happy to connect with families to do so.

J.S. Bach Society

THREE WAYS YOU CAN PAY IT FORWARD

1. Nominate a student for LSM. Be sure to tell them you nominated them, and that they’ll hear from me!

2. Give a brochure or share a video with a student you know.

Request materials that you can hand out or forward an LSM video link to a family you know.

3. Share about LSM with your home congregation.

Use our bulletin inserts or ready-made copy to include in church communications or ask if you can share about LSM in worship announcements.

Messerli Service Award

In 2018, the Lutheran Music Program Board of Directors inaugurated the first annual Dr. Carlos Messerli Service Award. The award is given each year to someone who follows Dr. Messerli’s example of outstanding service to the mission of Lutheran Music Program.

The Award is inscribed with the following Bible verse: Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your partnership in encouraging new students toward LSM. And please, reach out to me any time! I love to hear from you.

MaryLynn Mennicke (LSM 2001–05) Dean and Director of Admissions

mmennicke@lutheransummermusic.org

Ephesians 5:18b-20

John Lunde is the 2022 recipient of the Award. John served the LSM admissions office from 1982–1997 primarily as the first Director of Admissions. Throughout the 15+ years he worked for LSM, John recruited approximately 2,690 students.

Dr. Carlos Messerli Service Award Recipients:

2018: Dr. Carlos Messerli

2019: Phyllis Duesenberg

2021: Dr. Carl Schalk

2022: John Lunde

To do these things, go to LSM Connects

John Lunde Anonymous William Beermann Glenn and Dorothy Burroughs William and Christine Drotning Robin High Wayne and Laurell Huber David Johnston Linda and Robert Kempke James and Sarah Klein Barbara Klingsick Samuel and Carolyn Kochel John Lunde Susan Messerli Marilyn J. Mohling William Mowson Craig Mueller and Ernest Vasseur Dieter and Pamela Nickel Elda and Rod O’Brien Karen Rayapati Lois and Robert Rimbo Mark and Janet Roock Thomas and Kathy Schmidt Warren Shoberg Leathia R. Siewert Sallie S. Streib John and Dixie Thompson David and Joan Totten Much like Bach’s enduring influence over classical and sacred music and the church, the J.S. Bach Society honors individuals who have committed to LSM’s long-term impact by including Lutheran Music Program in their will or estate plans. LSM thanks these individuals for their dedication to the sustainability and influence of LSM on students, congregations, and our community. Please consider joining those who support LSM in this way. Soli Deo Gloria.

A Lavish Gift

I cannot begin to tell you how many years I had heard about Valparaiso University and thought, “Yeah. Right.”

It was July 2018. That summer the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians purposefully held a conference at Valparaiso during Festival Week of Lutheran Summer Music. It was an opportunity to give ALCM members a glimpse of LSM life. I stepped into the Chapel of the Resurrection and I “got it.” From that very moment, I knew I wanted to come back.

When my church offered me a sabbatical, the thought crossed my mind to volunteer at LSM. I reached out to Tom Bandar, who asked what I wanted out of my time there. I honestly didn’t know. I just wanted to be immersed in LSM and experience the fullness of that which I had only experienced a foretaste. This summer, I returned to Valparaiso.

I can describe my journey at LSM as both exhilarating and exhausting. The worship staff as assembled by Chad Fothergill was amazing and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Hours were spent helping to plan and participate in more than forty worship services. I observed band, concert choir, Bach choir, handbell choir, orchestra, jazz band, church music, intro to pipe organ, and musical theatre. Recitals, concerts, and worship were food for my soul. There were conversations with students, fellows, faculty, staff, and board members.

Words cannot fully convey the depth of this community – the dedication, encouragement, lack of egos – the family we become. Joy filled my heart as I watched students blossom both

personally and musically. Even though I had previously heard of LSM, received promotional materials, and gotten a peek at its offerings, I didn’t understand the impact it has on the lives of all who participate. In my area of the country, LSM feels like a well-kept secret. I want to share with everyone how extraordinary LSM is. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a lavish gift. I look forward to sharing my story and inviting others to become part of the LSM family.

in music in the St. Olaf Orchestra. As I look back on each of my life experiences and choices and how they led me to where I am today, I know that LSM served as a catalyst to introduce me to people that would shape me and guide me to use music and science to give back to my community in ways that I would have never dreamed.

LSM taught me to keep music as a fun part of my life where it can serve as my avocation. I am privileged to be able to give back to Lutheran Summer Music both financially and as a member of the Alumni Advisory Council. LSM served to shape my life and direct me down paths that I could not have seen without those experiences, and I want to help ensure that as many as possible have that same opportunity that I had.

Eddinger served as a Parish Musician in Residence during LSM 2022, and is the Minister of Music at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA.

Changed, Led, and Taught

Throughout my younger years of development as a musician I knew of LSM as my elder sister was attending as a student and figured that the natural progression of things would put me there too for my summers when I was old enough. The first summer that I attended was the summer prior to freshman year of high school. I was one of 21 oboes that year (if I remember correctly) and was placed as first chair oboe in the orchestra. The highlight of the summer was playing Gustav Holst’s The Planets in the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University. After that first summer I was completely hooked on the program and knew that I would return as many times as I could.

LSM changed me in so many ways. I attended as so many shy, weird, introverted teens do and found a group of people that were just like me. LSM is an intentional community that provided a place for me to grow spiritually, musically, and most of all as a person. I learned to live in close quarters with strangers that quickly became friends. I learned to follow a schedule without parental guidance and to be responsible for planning my time and developing relationships with my peers.

LSM led me to attend St. Olaf College where I studied biology and continued to participate

Dr. John Groerich

(LSM 2000–04, Intern 2005–06, Counselor 2008) runs HealthSource Chiropractic of Clayton, MO as a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist and is active as a freelance oboist in the St. Louis area.

A Legacy for the Future

In 1980 I received a phone call from Carlos Messerli inviting me to be on the piano faculty of the first LSM program. I accepted and taught for the first three summers of LSM at St. Olaf, Luther, and Valparaiso. There I encountered amazing colleagues, even more amazing students, and amazing dreams from our leader, Carlos. I remember him telling us at the first faculty meeting in 1982 that he wasn’t sure if everything was going to work since we were more or less inventing something new. But he needn’t have worried.

Carlos had an extraordinary vision for what LSM could become and his infectious enthusiasm permeated every moment of every day that first summer. Another memory from those early years was listening to Weston Noble’s lecture on the appoggiatura principle, certainly not a topic one would expect high school students to latch onto, but in the context of LSM, they sat there listening with rapt attention.

Karen

I’ve never worked harder in my life than those summers, teaching, scheduling, coaching, performing, accompanying, counseling, comforting—life with high school students is certainly more life-filled than with any other age group. I can say without hyperbole that experiencing the daily enthusiasm of the students, the daily rhythm of morning and evening prayer, and witnessing the musical accomplishments of those students, both individually and in ensembles, was a thrilling highlight of my life.

We were happy that our daughter Miriam (LSM 1991–92) was able to attend LSM as a student back in the 90s. Her experiences during those summers remain one of the formative experiences in her life. My wife Kathy served on the LSM board for two years, bringing her financial expertise to LSM. These experiences, along with my summers of teaching, have served to make us life partners with LSM. We have always looked forward to reading the yearly reports and following the progress of LSM throughout these last 40+ years.

We have included LSM in our will because it fulfills so many key goals of the Church: educating, challenging, and inspiring youth to faith in God; dedication to their art, leadership in the church, and service to the world. I believe that LSM is the most effective tool Lutherans have to prepare young musicians for service in the church.

This past July’s LSM and ALCM partnership conference at Valpo confirmed our hopes that the dream of LSM has remained steadfast. And not only is it undimmed by the challenges of the present age, it shines even brighter, leading us into the future God gives us.

Answering Carlos’s Call

In the early days of Lutheran Music Program, Dr. Carlos Messerli visited us to discuss his mission to help students develop a love of Lutheran worship and liturgy. His enthusiasm for this important work was contagious, and we quickly agreed to help support it. Several years later he planned a fundraiser at our house featuring Dr. Paul Manz at Ron’s Casavant pipe organ. It was such a pleasure to hear Dr. Manz improvise on it.

We’ve encouraged students from our church to attend Lutheran Summer Music by helping with scholarships. They, along with our congregation, benefited greatly. We believe that music and liturgy add much to worship services.

We are also strong supporters of Bread for the World, a Christian non-profit group that advocates for policy changes to end hunger. Carol served on the national board. We always gave anonymously until the former president of Bread for the World urged us to share our names so others might be similarly inspired. We are happy to do the same for Lutheran Summer Music.

Dr. Ron and Carol Burmeister are longtime residents of Rockford, Illinois. They were the underwriters of the LSM 2022 Festival of Hymns, which they dedicated in memory of Dr. Paul Manz

I loved my time at LSM.

In only a month I made life-long friends, improved at my instrument, discovered the art of conducting and composing, performed for countless events, and founded the basis of my musical interests that will be paramount in developing my Honors thesis throughout college. I dedicated my summer after senior year to this program and wouldn’t change it for the world!

~Anna, LSM 2022 student

Learning from college-level professors was eye opening. It not only challenged me but made me love music like never before.

~Joseph, LSM 2022 student

LSM really helped prepare me for the experience of being a full-time music student.

~Sarah, LSM 2022 student

Tom Schmidt served as LSM piano faculty member for three years in the 1980’s, and Kathy Schmidt is a former LMP Board member.

Dr. Ron and Carol Burmeister

A heartfelt thank you to all donors listed below who contributed to LSM during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Because of your care, support, and advocacy, LSM is leading a national resurgence in young people aligning their musical gifts with the church.

Donor Honor Roll

October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022

$100,000+

Richard & Phyllis Duesenberg Foundation Mark and Kathy Helge

$50,000 – $99,999

Christopher Family Foundation Sukup Family Foundation

$10,000 – $49,999

Ronald and Carol Burmeister

Jay Christopher eLJay Foundation

Linda and Robert Kempke Marion Liska + Dieter and Pamela Nickel

Leigh-Anne Hemenway Pou * Donald Prahlow ** Thomas and Kathy Schmidt ** Eunice Seeber + Thrivent Financial Ben and Reba Williams **

$5,000 – $9,999

William and Christine Drotning ** David Kenneth Johnston

Jami * and Sarah McLaren

Ralph Wasch

Marion Youngquist +

$2,000 – $4,999

Association of Lutheran Church Musicians Brian and Kim Becker

Richard and Sandra Carlson Donald and Deborah Christian Nancy Dickerson

Melody Drumm * Mark and Rebecca Duesenberg ** Tracy Elftmann

LCMS Foundation

Lloyd and Mary Gran ** Keith and Ruth Hostler ** Wayne and Laurell Huber Martin Jean Dietrich* and Carly Jessen Nancy Jones and Michael Hovland ** Keith and Pamela Killinger **

Craig Kitt

Lissa Leege* and Frank D’Arcangelo ** Thomas and Sylvia Luekens

Michael and Sharon Mullins **

The First Evangelical Lutheran Church Glenn and Patricia Ohlmann ** Rebecca Pallmeyer and Dan McAdams ** Michael and Dawn Rickman

David L. Shaw *

Karin Swenson-Moore and Nicholas Moore ** Roger and Barbara Wesby **

LeRoy and Jane Wilke

Jeremy Wirths* and James Botros Allison* and Gary Yee **

$1,000 – $1,999

Anonymous Gary Aamodt and Celia Ellingson Matthew* and Krista* Bernthal

Judith and Rich Beumer

Lynn and Steve Blackledge

Mark* and Janna Boelke

Mary Bricker **

Cole Burger* and Karen Wu

Glenn and Dorothy Burroughs John and Beth Nelson Chase

Michael Dorner

Robert and Susan Ellefson

Amy and Paul Scott Feira **

Margaret Garmatz

John Groerich *

Seth* and Elizabeth* Drotning Hartwell

Daniel* and Emily Hellerich Allen and Marilyn Hellwege

Derek Helton *

Beverly Heyne

Robin High

Stephen and Elizabeth Hogberg James and Deborah Hushagen Yvonne Johnson

Samuel and Carolyn Kochel ** Richard and Mary Koehneke ** Jeanine Krause *

Kunau Implement Company William Lamm John Lunde

Josephine Martin

First Citizens National Bank Charitable Trust Susan Messerli

Jean Minsch

Alan and Carolyn Morrisson

Craig Mueller and Ernest Vasseur Kenneth and Cindy Mueller Richard and Kathleen Mueller

Mark* and Ann Oswood

Melba Panhorst

Jonathan Penny *

Norman and Kathy Porath ** Nordson Corporation

Robert Rowe

C.B. Rykken

David Schack and Claire Bushong Evelyn Schlichting

William Schlichting

Kurtis and Becky Schultz Scott and Jane Sodergren ** Frank Stubbs and Tom Lee Charles and Mary Sukup Nancy Tagge David and Joan Totten

$500 – $999

Anonymous Steven and Karen Anderson Eldon and Donna Balko

Dorothy Bass and Mark Schwehn **

Crean Lutheran High School

Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders

Soren Bjornstad *

J. Craig Blomquist **

Carla Blumberg

Keith and Betsy Brown ** Michael Costello *

Margie Drumm **

Chad Fothergill* and Justin Glasgow Doug and Julia Gard **

Paul Georgeson *

Susan Gobien

Cathy and Paul Gruenwald ** Michael and Jeanne Held **

Zebulon and Amanda Highben Donald and Margaret Hinchey

Thank you!

Conn-Selmer, Inc. James and Sarah Klein

Patricia Leege ** Cheryl Lemmons ** Lutheran Church of The Resurrection Mark and Virginia Meyer Marilyn Mohling ** Jeff Nedrow and Janice Hanson ** Keith and Ann Nelson ** Janet Niederloh WG and Beverly Osladil ** William and Kathleen Parsons David and Polly Piehler

Karen Rayapati ** Hilbert and Joan Riemer Robert and Lois Rimbo Mark and Janet Roock Martin and Joanne Seltz ** Allan and Letitia Spelbring ** Hildred and Edward Tornberg Susan and Tim Wolbrecht Jeffrey and Claudia Wood **

$200 – $499

Anonymous William and Deborah Anderson ** Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior Glen and Linda Bahr ** Beverly Baumann Perry and Sarah Beaver ** William Harold Beermann Jolita and Dale Benson Mark and Rosalind Burger ** Marc and Christine Chason ** Cheryl Dieter Erin Dillane * Judith Duda Karen Eddinger

Martha Fisher

Janyce Flanery ** Ronald Fossell ** Michael and Susan Fuchs Victor and Marilyn Gebauer Michael and Deborah Grupe ** Paul Haberstock Rachel* Handlin ** Jean Marie Hartwell ** Arlene Hauser **

David and Carolyn Hellerich ** Hazel Henry Richard and De Ann Hilfiker **

Daniel and Maryellen Holliday

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Jane and Jim Hunder

Scott and Dora Hyslop ** Helen and Dale Iverson-Metzger Roland and Suzan Jank **

David and Lisa Johnson **

Merilee Klemp and Randall Davidson ** Philip Klintworth **

Gregory and Barb Krohn ** Dodd and Myrna Lamberton

Dan Wilson Logas *

Michael and Mary Alice Long ** Margaret Lukas ** Karl* and Jill Maurer

Stephen and Karen Maynard Nancy Menk

Fred and Brandee Moore

Rick and Jodi Moulton **

Ronald and Janet Mueller ** Martha Mutch

Paul Neukirch ** John Nuechterlein

Louis and Gloria Nuechterlein

Jennifer* and Lee Ott

Janet and Randy Peterson

Arlen and Arlene Reynolds

James and Stephanie Rindelaub

Chris and Kim Rodel

Donald and Doris Rotermund

E. Allen and Cynthia Scanlon

Michael Schaner *

Dorothy and Ralph Schultz

Pamela and Don Seidelmann ** Al Senske **

Leathia Siewert **

Stephen and Kristine Sneeringer ** Wayne and Barbara Sodergren

Richard and Judith Steinbrueck

Alan and Pamela Stewart Martin J. Stritof

Perry and Erica* Thomas

Luther and Marilee Tollefson ** Kyra Wagmeister *

Rueben and Mary Walter ** Kenneth Warren

Max and Ardith Wessler

Zachary Westermeyer * Peggy Woiwod

$100 – $199

Elizabeth Abbott

Kevin Barger

Richard and Hazel Bimler ** Robert and Jean Boehler

Carla Borchardt

William and Beverly Braun ** Judith and Bobby Carpenter Randy and Jeanne Castello **

L. George and Debra Detweiler ** Marilyn Dielmann **

Robert and Deborah Dillane ** Russell and Joyce Doebler

Phyllis Eggers

Suzanne Eggold

Richard and Sharon Engdahl

Shirley Espeland

Carol Finanger

Olinda Fink

Gene M. Fortune

John and Emily Fothergill ** Stephanie* and John Fretham

Reid Froiland

Becky Graef

Herbert and Barbara Guenther **

John Halvorson and Hjordis Dommer Halvorson **

Van Hardison

John and Elizabeth Harkins **

Rolf and Lois Hedberg **

Robert and Jennifer Hobby

Robert and Linda Hofstad **

Kenneth and Linda Holmen

Adam and Valerie* Hughes

Marvin and Shirley Huls

Lois Huseby

Donald and Donna Jacobson **

Beverly Jedynak

Pauline and John Kiltinen

Geoff and Almuth Koby **

Georgianne Kornfuehrer

Emily Krasinski *

Jacob Krueger

Lilita Lassen-Ward **

Bruce and Lynn Little **

Gail Marie Luley

Ann McClain

Jay and Cynthia McLaren **

Jonathan Miller and Barbara Chapman **

Karl Moyer

Dawn and Allen Ohmes

Gordon and Lois Peacock

Mel and Eileen Piehl

Gwen and John Poncher

Jeanine* and Nathan Ratterman

Scott Rohr *

Katherine and Robert Russell

Robert Satterlee **

Charles and Marcia Schaner **

Donald Schedler

Mark Steven Schroeter

Nancy Siverson **

Jean Smallin **

Dolly and Mac Smith **

Norma Sorenson

Kayl*and Carl Soukup **

Alan Stahl

William Stewart

Paula Strietelmeier **

Tim and Julie Trude **

Michael VonWaldner *

Mike and Mary VonWaldner **

Linda Warren

Joel and Deanna Wehrspann ** Paul and Lisa Westermann

Gregory and Willa White **

Andrew Whitfield and Spencer Martin

James and Kathleen Wind **

Marian and John Wuertz

Timothy Wurpts **

Evelyn* and Jeremy* Zimmer

$1 – $99

Mark and Darcy Ahlman **

Jerald and Kathleen Ball

Michael Andrew Beaver *

Ronald Beck **

William and Gail Beckmann

Erika* and Oliver Bergh

Constance Bretscher **

Linda Bristol **

Jeanne Burger

Laura Burger

James Burke **

Becca Grupe Burnett *

Rebecca Buss

Larry Christensen

Johanna Christensen *

David and Joan Coombs

Daniel and Carolyn Dauner

Carolyn Deuel **

Karen Doering

Richard and Ruth Doty **

David and Christine Dux **

Phillip and Sandra Edwardson

Nathan Eickmann

Melody and William Erblich

William Fackler

Aline Ficken

Kari Fisher **

Herman and Gertrude Gossenberger **

Miriam Gould **

Wayne and Mary Grupe

Natalie Haggett

Sarah and Kyle Hancock

Ardath Heard

Maria Hedberg *

Barbara Herbener

Ken Herman

John Zurbarik and Diane Herrera

Irv and Ginny Hischke **

Patricia Marie Holland *

James and Kathy Johnson Lavonne and Ervin Johnson

Concordia Publishing House

Paul Jursinic

Carol Karner ** Charles and Jeanne Kaylor Renee Knutilla

Susan Kreitz **

Dale and Karen Kruse

Travis and Carol Lackey

Dennis Larson

Marcia Lewis

Lois Linzmaier

Marcia and Cedric Lofdahl

John Lucey

Robert and Ellen Malzahn

Coral and Philip Mason **

Phyllis Mattill

Carol McDermott **

Monica and Bill McLaughlin

MaryLynn Elizabeth Mennicke *

David and Katherine Mennicke **

James Muske

Corrine Faith Muske

Robert and Phyllis Narveson

Faith Ann Noe

Irving and Carol North ** Sharon and Donna Ocker

Michael Olson

Doug Olson

Judith and Monte Olson Heidi* and Mark Page Walter and Dolores Pelz

Paul and Carol Prange ** David Priebe

Gregg Punswick *

Evangeline Rimbach

Tom and Christine Rogers ** Jenny* and Dennis Rohr

Beth and Robert Sacharski

Laurel Sanders

Robert and Joanne Saunders ** Jean Schneider **

Micky Schroer

Lois and José Seijo

Margaret Shaw

Siegfried Siefkes

John Slawson

James and Shirley Sloan **

Rolf and Margrete Smeby

Lawrence and Ellen Sohn

Virginia Stamey-Johnson

Michael Stefanek * Janice Steffen

Thaddeus Stryker

Luke* and Kathrine Tegtmeier

Richard and Sandra Tietjen ** Marilyn Van Roekel

Herb and Gwen Velazquez **

Alan and Alan Wagmeister ** Mary Ann Wallace ** Carol Waltz **

Lisa Watson

Christopher and Karen Weinrich ** Daniel Paul Wessler

Paul Westermeyer

Joseph William and Lorna Singer

Cynthia and James Wineinger ** Ann Winget **

Paul Wolfe **

David and Bonnie Zaccari

George Zoellick

Mary Zornes *

* LSM Alumni ** Parent of LSM Alumni + Deceased

Please direct any listing corrections to Lisa Hartwig at lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org

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40 Years of Alumni

With over 80 alumni attending, the 40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion was a joyful and energetic event!

Past students from every year at LSM, beginning all the way back to 1982, were represented. Alumni were able to attend LSM Festival Week concerts and worship services, even performing themselves in the inaugural Alumni Recital and sharing music for Evening Prayer and the closing Eucharist through the Alumni Choir, directed by past LSM chapel choir director Zebulon Highben. But some alumni felt this wasn’t enough!

Megan Glass (LSM 2003–2006)

shared, “Attending the alumni weekend was a much-needed respite from ‘the real world’ and something of a jump back in time. Each night of Evening Prayer brought peace, and each concert brought back wonderful memories of my time as a student. I only wish the alumni weekend could have been longer! (Alumni week, anyone?)”