2024 Year In Review

2024

Welcome!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Rickman, Chair, Akron, OH Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, Vice Chair, Chanhassen, MN LSM 1992–93, Counselor 2004, Dean of Students 2005 Karin Swenson-Moore, Treasurer, Mercer Island, WA Jane Wilke, Secretary, Woodbury, MN

Dear Friends,

Dietrich Jessen, Advisory Council Chair, Minneapolis, MN LSM 2009–11, Admissions and Partnerships Manager 2016–18

We have much to celebrate together as we reflect on 2024 and eagerly anticipate all that 2025 has in store. Through these pages, you’ll experience the profound and deeply personal impact LSM has on students, alumni, supporters, event attendees, schools, congregations, and more.

Linda Kempke, Rocky River, OH

As we reflect on 2024, we can be thankful for: • Another year of capacity LSM enrollment • Hundreds of donors who shared their love for LSM, resulting in a balanced budget and long-term sustainability for the program • Nationally renowned faculty and staff who are dedicated to students and create the LSM experience • A thriving alumni program that builds lifetime involvement for LSM alums • Over 15,000 people who enjoyed concerts, recitals, and worship services in person or online this past summer

Mackenzie McNaughton, White Bear Lake, MN, LSM 1992–94 Jeremy Wirth, Albuquerque, NM, LSM 1994 Thomas Bandar, Executive & Artistic Director, Ex Officio Minneapolis, MN

ADVISORY COUNCIL Dietrich Jessen, Chair LSM 2009–11, Admissions and Partnerships Manager 2016–18 Ryan Hostler, Vice Chair LSM 1997–98, Intern 2000, Counselor 2002, Events Manager 2003–04 Michael Schaner, Membership Chair, LSM 2005–06 Stefanie Fiser Kleven, Secretary Counselor 2007–08, Dean of Students 2009–10, 12–13 Jennifer Baker-Trinity, LSM 1992–94

You have made all of this possible. You have supported scholarships, sponsored studios and events, underwritten concerts, nominated students, shared videos and content on social media or through email, and downloaded compositions. THANK YOU!

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

LSM is more than a summer community – it is all of us, connected across the country and beyond. It's our shared experiences, whether at the same moment together or even decades apart. It’s the promise of a bright future we share with the next generation of leaders. We have more than hope – we have tangible evidence that we see and hear. The future of the musical and liturgical traditions we hold so dear is strong and in excellent hands as they are being renewed by the young people thriving at LSM today.

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, LSM 1992–93, Counselor 2004, Dean of Students 2005

In Gratitude,

Matthew Bernthal, LSM 1983–85, Intern 1986–87, Counselor 1991, Board of Directors 2005–08 Jose Cordero, LSM 2017, Counselor 2021 Dr. John Groerich, LSM 2000–04, Intern 2005–06, Counselor 2008

Dan Hellerich, LSM 1997–99 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 Evelyn Zimmer, LSM 2011 Chad Fothergill, Ex Officio LSM 2000, Worship Assistant 2007–08, 2010, Cantor 2018–present

NATIONAL STAFF Thomas Bandar Executive & Artistic Director tbandar@lutheransummermusic.org

Thomas Bandar, Executive & Artistic Director Chad Fothergill, Cantor, LSM 2000, Worship Assistant 2007–08, 2010 Lisa Hartwig, Development Officer MaryLynn Mennicke, Dean and Director of Admissions, LSM 2001–05, Intern 2006 Eric Sayre, Alumni & External Relations Director, LSM 2004–05 Megan Tschumper, Development Database & Gift Coordinator

LSMacademy.org (612) 879-9555 lsm@lutheransummermusic.org

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CANTOR’S CORNER A note from Chad Fothergill (LSM 2000), Cantor Following its inaugural season in LSM 2023, The Eugene and Mary Sukup Church Music Program continued to flourish during LSM 2024. Hallmarks and highlights of the 2024 season included capacity enrollment in the LSM organ studio and enthusiastic participation in the area’s elective offerings—Church Music, Introduction to Pipe Organ, Chapel Choir, and Handbells.

The robust experience of this year’s talented and creative students was enhanced through residencies of Catherine Rodland (St. Olaf College), Jennaya Robison (National Lutheran Choir), and Joshua Hollman (Concordia University, St. Paul), as well as through connections with 200 members of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) who joined the LSM community for their 2024 summer conference, Ponder Anew: Serving and Leading the Church’s Song. The collaboration with ALCM culminated in a performance of Bach’s St. John Passion featuring several LSM alumni, faculty, and staff alongside professional early-music practitioners under the direction of Christopher Cock.

Although the St. John Passion is a significant standalone performance in and of itself, the LSM 2024 community was immersed in this work throughout the season—singing chorales to harmonizations excerpted from the Passion and exploring its contexts and meanings during

the community’s annual Bach workshop. The scheduling of the Passion, too, fueled the creative potential of the “laboratory” approach to LSM worship planning, resulting in a “Festival of Hymns Eucharist” in place of the usual “Cantata Sunday.” This, in turn, created an opportunity for the performance of a cantata by Dieterich Buxtehude as part of evening prayer—enlivening the rich musical heritage of the Lutheran Vespers tradition for the LSM 2024 community.

The successful season concluded on Sunday, July 28, the church’s commemoration of musicians Bach, Schütz, and Handel, as well as the first of five Sundays centered around the “Bread of Life” narrative in John 6. Perhaps for these reasons, the strongest impressions of LSM 2024 seem to find their best expression in delightful food metaphors: • The hunger of students who immerse themselves in the LSM experience, to squeeze every ounce of musical knowledge from faculty, fellows, and peers • The eagerness of the community to try new musical recipes in large ensembles and, on a smaller scale, to “season” their solo and chamber pieces with new ideas, organ registrations, techniques, and more • The nourishment and hope offered for ALCM colleagues who experienced firsthand how LSM students participate in and lead worship • The long, broad table of the LSM experience—that stretches both before and beyond our own time—that is nourished by embracing tradition and received wisdom alongside innovation and fresh thought

Some LSM organ students have just begun their journey in the organ elective, while others study privately and help lead worship at LSM.

Chad Fothergill • Linda and Robert Kempke Cantor Chair •

Director, The Eugene and Mary Sukup Church Music Program

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Regina Holmen Fryxell and Patricia Schad Leege Organ and Church Music Chair

While there is always a distinctive Lutheran “accent” at LSM, the Bach Passion, Buxtehude cantata, and more leaned heavily into the foundations of Lutheran church music from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries—music that many of the students had never heard but in which they found great delight and passion.

These satisfying “musical entrées” filled all of us with inspiration and, I hope, will sustain us until we meet again at LSM 2025.

Church Music Elective students explore Lutheran hymnody, liturgical history, worship planning, and more with Liturgical Composer in Residence, Anne Krentz Organ.

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Congratulations

TO OUR 2024 GRADUATES!

Vassar from Washington (Voice, 2024) is at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, and is trying his darnedest to learn stuff.

Aliyah from North Dakota (Viola, 2023-24) is majoring in instrumental music education at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and participating in Kantorei and the Concordia Orchestra!

• Taj from North Dakota (Violin, 2024)

Keira from North Dakota (Violin, 2022-23) has joined the National Guard. She’ll then attend tech school for aircraft armament and college for commercial aviation, to pursue a career in the Air Force.

Grace from Wyoming (Voice, 2022-24) is a freshman at Casper College, and also continues to serve at her church in choir and as a worship assistant, “all things LSM helped me explore. I am very grateful for my three summers living at Valpo, it has helped a lot!”

Marian from Tennessee (Violin, 2024) is a freshman at Concordia College, pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Performance Orchestra, and is super excited to tour to her hometown of Memphis with the Concordia Orchestra.

Elijah from New Mexico (Oboe, 2023-24) is currently at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, majoring in Music Performance on Oboe.

He’ll audition for the San Juan Symphony later this semester, and will soon begin teaching for the Heartbeat Music Project.

Caleb from Nebraska (Tuba, 2023-24) is working on a computer science degree and a music minor at Doane University, where he’s also involved in band and choir.

Nik from Missouri (Bassoon, 2021-24) is at Concordia University Wisconsin studying music education.

Nathan from Illinois (Voice, 2021-24) is at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Creative Writing and Film, where he also sings in the Varsity Men’s Glee Club.

Francisco from Illinois (Piano, 2022-24) is at Valparaiso University, majoring in Music Education.

• Shakeira from Illinois (Voice, 2023-24)

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Tessera from Iowa (Cello, 2021-24) is studying opera at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory where she is majoring in vocal performance.

Luke from Iowa (Oboe, 2021-24) is studying biology at Winona State University, while also playing in the University Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

Jaden from Illinois (Euphonium, 2024) is at Wilbur Wright College, working to get a degree in radiology.

Martine from Minnesota (Violin, 2021-23) attends Luther College, plays in the Symphony Orchestra and takes violin lessons. She is pursuing a combination of Anthropology, Nordic and Environmental Studies.

Holden from Ontario, Canada (Bassoon, 2024) is taking a year for work and intends to enter college for mechanics.

He dreams of joining the Royal Canadian Navy or Airforce.

Henry from Illinois (Cello, 2022-24) is at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he is majoring in Pre-Nursing.

Raynie from Louisiana (Trumpet, 2024) is a freshman music performance major at Concordia College, and is enjoying every second of band and orchestra rehearsals!

Ada from North Carolina (Trombone, 2024) is pursuing new experiences during a non-academic gap year, and plans to attend Luther College in the Fall of 2025.

Syd from Minnesota (Voice, 2023-24) is currently studying music at Luther college (Go Norse!), and will be studying sacred music for a few weeks in Italy this upcoming January.

“Miss you, LSM!”

Rebecca from Minnesota (Percussion, 2023-24) is heavily involved in music at Concordia University Nebraska, and "is really excited to see how LSM will affect my academics and ensembles."

Carson from Wisconsin (Piano, 2023-24) is attending University of Wisconsin-Madison and majoring in Cello Performance and Linguistics with a certificate in Teaching English As A Second Language.

Gabe from Florida (Violin, 2019 & 2022-23) is attending Amherst College, where he is keeping up the violin and planning on studying History or English.

• Jonathan from Florida (Violin, 2021-22 & 2024)

David from Wisconsin (Trombone, 2023) is studying music education at Concordia University, Nebraska, and hopes to become a high school music teacher.

Nicole from Wisconsin (Clarinet, 2023-24) is a student at Luther College, where she is studying Music Education and playing in Concert Band.

• Payton from Wisconsin (Viola, 2023-24)

JP from Indiana (Oboe, 2024) is at Ball State University, playing in the Symphonic Orchestra and studying for a performance degree on oboe.

Nolan from Wisconsin (Horn, 2021-24) is studying Horn Performance at DePaul University in Chicago, and going to as many CSO concerts as he possibly can.

Alison from Virginia (Bassoon, 2023) is studying bassoon performance at the Eastman School of Music and enjoying exploring the city of Rochester in her free time.

Henry from New York (Voice, 2023-24) is studying vocal performance at Duquesne University while participating in lots of clubs and making new friends!

• Mary from New York (Violin, 2023-24)

Nathan Baker-Trinity (LSM '92-'95), The Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Chaplain Chair Even though this community will no longer exist in the flesh, the gift of this community is yours forever. It will continue to be real—real in your memory, but even more, real in how you have been changed. You are now a better musician and better person because of LSM. And because you are a better musician and person, your calling now is to extend the same sense of peace and wholeness you have received here and share it with the other world out there.

2024 Carl Schalk Honoree: Naomi from Grand Marais, MN "LSM has given me the opportunity to “see how it’s done.” Here, I can feel the Holy Spirit stir around every evening and every morning, fight back tears, feel myself fall a little bit in love with everyone in the room—and see the genius musicians behind it all."

2024 Peter Wessler Honoree: Nicolas from Palmetto Bay, FL Morwyn from Florida (Trombone, 2023-2024) has moved to London, Ontario, where she’s studying music and trombone performance as a freshman at Western University.

"It really felt like everyone belongs [at LSM]. I've met people with so many different personalities and views on the world, yet everyone respected each other in ways you wouldn't get anywhere else."

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LSM 2024

FACULTY & STUDIO SPONSORS

Julian J. Goods, voice • Sponsored by Paul Georgeson

Stephen Miller, guitar

Jorge Montilla, clarinet • Sponsored by Karl and Jill Maurer

Dr. Bruce Atwell, horn • Sponsored by Phil Hahn

Dr. Shannon Gravelle, festival choir • The Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Festival Choir Director Chair

Dr. Paul Morton, trumpet • Sponsored by Pamela and Keith Killinger

Rev. Nathan Baker-Trinity, chaplain • The Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Chaplain Chair

Liz Gray, voice • Sponsored by David and Joan Totten

Amy Nam, harp, composition • Harp Studio Sponsored by Linda Warren in memory of Peter Wessler • Composition Studio Sponsored by William and Christa Even

Thomas Bandar, viola • Sponsored by Patricia and Glenn Ohlmann

Daniel Greco, musical theatre, voice • Sponsored by Robert and Susan Ellefson

Jonathan Ong, violin • Sponsored by Jean Minsch

Michael Beert, cello • Sponsored by Karin Swenson-Moore and Nicholas Moore

Rachel Handlin, violin • Sponsored by Pamela Smith in memory of Arden and Yvette Tollefson

Anne Krentz Organ, liturgical composer in residence • Sponsored by David Schack and Claire Bushong

Dr. Cole Burger, piano • Sponsored by Thomas and Kathleen Schmidt

Matthew Jahnke, bass • Sponsored by Matt and Krista Bernthal

Dr. Jill Phillips, voice • Luther College Voice Chair, sponsored by Dave Kundert

Dorothy Burroughs, music education • 2024 Music Education Elective Sponsored by Michael Hovland and Nancy Jones

Hannah Johnsrud, sacristan • Sponsored by Craig Mueller and Ernest Vasseur

Dorothy Ro, violin • Sponsored by Ben and Reba Williams

Alexis Cairy, voice, musical theatre • Sponsored by Marilyn Mohling

Dr. April Kim, piano • Sponsored by Robin High in memory of Audun Ravnan

Abigail Rojansky, viola • Sponsored by James and Sarah Klein

Ezechiel Daos, associate cantor, organ • Paul Bouman Endowed Chapel Choir Chair • Associate Cantor Sponsored

by Linda and Robert Kempke

Nina Laube, bassoon • Sponsored by Erica and Perry Thomas

Austin Smith, oboe • Sponsored by Jeanine Krause

Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, festival band • Ensemble Directorship Sponsored by Phil Hahn

Nicole Lee, piano • Sponsored by William and Christa Even

Dr. Philip Snyder, flute • Sponsored by Becca and Dan Burnett in memory of William and Eunice Seeber

Jonathan Dormand, cello • Sponsored by William and Christa Even

Cheryl Taylor Lemmons, collaborative piano • Sponsored by Carol Wessler in memory of Peter Wessler • Sponsored by Seth Hartwell and Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell in memory of Eric Drotning

Joel Stoppenhagen, worship associate • Sponsored by Susan and Jurgen Gobien

Dr. David Eyler, percussion • Sponsored by William and Christine Drotning in memory of Eric Drotning

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Chad Fothergill, cantor, organ • Linda and Robert Kempke Cantor Chair • Director, The Eugene and Mary Sukup Church Music Program • Regina Holmen Fryxell and Patricia Schad Leege Organ and Church Music Chair

Dr. Stacy Maugans, saxophone • Sponsored by John and Connie Schoening Catherine McCord Larsen, voice • Sponsored by Karen Rayapati

Dr. Kevin Sütterlin, festival orchestra • The Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Festival Orchestra Director Chair Dr. Benjamin Yates, low brass • Sponsored by Michael Hovland and Nancy Jones • Sponsored

by Todd and Sadie Kunau

Dr. Catherine Rodland (St. Olaf College) visited LSM 2024 as a guest artist, working one-on-one with students and performing in Abendmusik.

The LSM community, along with musicians from the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, participated in a multigenerational performance of J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion.

Four of LSM’s 2024 string Fellows, the Maple Quartet from Eastman School of Music, were mentored by the Verona Quartet, LSM Faculty and Artists in Residence. The Verona Quartet residency was generously underwritten by Mark & Kathy Helge.

" There’s nowhere I'd rather be..."

The oboe studio explores baroque instruments with alumni Jeanine Krause (LSM 1989–1990), a professional oboist and baroque specialist.

Anne Krentz Organ, LSM’s Liturgical Composer in Residence, arranged “The Ash Grove,” a theme and variations based on the beloved Welsh folk tune, for this year’s installment of the LSM Hymn Tune Project.

Download the free sheet music at LSMacademy.org/resources

"The LSM community was there for me when I needed it most. I want whoever is in my position to feel the same joy that I did and to have that outlet, and that’s why I want to be a music teacher." – Francisco, LSM 2024

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“My favorite part of LSM has to be evening prayer and the hashbrowns they serve in the morning. Both of them are wonderful to digest (emotionally)!”

“I understand that we make mistakes in learning new music and it’s okay so I can become better with the music... Being a part of the LSM community and taking part in the LSM program was like a family...”

– LSM 2024 student

– LSM 2024 student

“I’m from a very rural part of MN where it is difficult to find opportunities like this, so it meant a lot to me and was very inspiring. I learned so much even in four short weeks! We played some great repertoire which was challenging and sounded amazing!”

– LSM 2024 student

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“I love that I can use my musical talents to glorify God. It is touching to sing and listen to everyone at LSM at evening prayer and morning announcements.”

“Words fail to express how intensely meaningful LSM is to me. From moments of deep peace during evening prayer to hearing my composition performed for the first time to organ lessons... I can feel this place and these people shaping my soul every day.”

– LSM 2024 student

– LSM 2024 student

“LSM is more than just a second home, it’s also my heaven on earth... There’s nowhere I’d rather be than surrounded by the three pillars of LSM: Music, Community, and Faith.”

– LSM 2024 student

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LSM 2024 welcomed over 15,000 audience members in person and online!

“I love this

community.

I've never felt

this happy! "

LSM students work with Dr. Jennaya Robison, Artistic Director of the National Lutheran Choir.

The award-winning Verona Quartet, current teaching artists at Oberlin Conservatory, joined LSM 2024 as Faculty and Artists in Residence, teaching lessons, coaching chamber music, and presenting a full recital. The Verona Quartet residency was generously underwritten by Mark & Kathy Helge.

"Our support of LSM is a thank-you to the faculty and staff that I was blessed to encounter and to give students an opportunity to experience a very special environment in which to grow and nurture their faith — Soli Deo Gloria."

– Jill & Karl (LSM 1985–1986) Maurer

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LSM is family, figuratively and literally!

13 sets of siblings attended LSM this summer, strengthening their own relationships and building new ones.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

LSM 2024

LSMacademy.org/24HL

"I love this community. I’ve never felt this happy! I’ve grown so much musically, and I’ve seen that it’s okay to make mistakes."

– Donte, LSM 2024

"I found my people here"

Rev. Michael D Costello (LSM ‘93–’96) Accepts 2024 Alumni Award “Years from now, I am confident that like you and like me, current LSM students will look back and give thanks for this experience. They will give thanks for the faculty, staff, and friends who walked with them and showed them that they are equipped with spiritual and musical gifts unique to each. They will give thanks that their place in the body of Christ is affirmed and known and celebrated. They will know, above all else, that their voice is a part of the church’s song. I don’t know about you, but that is the greatest gift I have ever received.”

The 2024 LSM Alumni Choir, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Aspaas (LSM Festival Choir ‘08, ‘10, ‘12).

LSM students work with alumni composer Lawton Hall ('05–'06), the inaugural Alumni Composition Commission artist. His new work, "Gray Overtures", for brass quintet, is now freely available on LSM’s website.

Elliot from Milan, MI 2024 Alumni-Funded Early Enrollment Scholarship drawing winner.

For over a year, LSM alumni have been featured in a weekly series on social media called Alumni Spotlight.

WHY DO YOU SEND STUDENTS TO LSM?

Ryan-Michael Blake First Lutheran Church,VA “Our investment in sending students has yielded not only tremendous growth in their own personal character, faith, and musicianship but has also identified a new missional initiative for the ministry of music within our community.”

Kurt Schmidt (LSM 2000) Zion Lutheran Church, FL “I know first-hand the formative, spiritual, professional, and lasting effects that being a part of the LSM community can have; why wouldn't I want other talented young people to have the same experience?"

Lori Boyer (LSM 1994–1998) Walther Christian Academy, IL “Students return from LSM with not only greatly improved skill and musicality, but also a joyful confidence, excited to share the high quality of music-making they have experienced with their peers, and a desire to use their gifts in service to their school, church, and community. Their musicianship, professionalism and enthusiasm all develop at LSM, and inspire and encourage those around them when they return.”

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YOUNG MUSICIANS PARTNERSHIP

Dozens of churches from around the country sponsored students to attend LSM 2024.

Most Young Musicians Partners supported students within their churches, but a few raised funds for a student outside of their congregations. St. Luke Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM hosted a fundraiser concert for student Elijah. Fellowship Lutheran Church in Tulsa, OK, sponsored student Santiago (pictured above) from partner congregation, Comunidad de Esperanza. This generosity and outreach is inspiring!

"I give on purpose, for purpose..."

Now

Then

Erica Yaeger Thomas (LSM 2004–2008) I gained confidence, my musical ability grew, and my faith deepened. Each of my 5 summers at LSM was truly a gift that continues to follow me throughout my life and work. I am thrilled to support the class of 2024 as they embark on this beautiful journey!

Congratulations

to Mark and Kathy Helge, this year’s recipients of the Dr. Carlos Messerli Service Award, for outstanding service to the mission of LSM and for their dedication to preserving the music of the church.

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Scott Rohr (LSM 1983–1985) I attended LSM in the early days, and what I experienced has stayed with me, even forty years later. I treasure what I learned, and the lifelong friendships I made. My support of LSM now is because I want young people today — growing up in a much changed world — to experience the transformative power of LSM. journey!

Brian Becker I know that LSM is the finest faithbased music academy and festival in the country. I want to ensure that kids who have that aptitude receive that experience too.

The Young Musicians Partnership (YMP) is a growing network of organizations who financially support young musicians to attend LSM. Any organization (such as churches, family foundations, rotary clubs, etc.) which 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 are matched at 50% by LSM, up to $500.

Young Musicians Partners for LSM 2024 include: Alabama School of Fine Arts: Birmingham, AL Bethlehem Lutheran Church: Grand Marais, MN Christ Lutheran Church: Hammond, IN Comunidad de Esperanza: Tulsa, OK Euterpe Music Club of Watertown: Watertown, WI Faith Lutheran Church: Jefferson City, MO Faith Lutheran Church: Logansport, IN Fellowship Lutheran Church: Tulsa, OK First Immanuel Lutheran Church: Chicago, IL First Lutheran Church: Norfolk, VA First Lutheran Church of the Trinity: Chicago, IL Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: Olympia, WA Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: Wichita, KS Holy Cross Lutheran Church: Fort Wayne, IN Immanuel Lutheran Church: Boise, ID Immanuel Lutheran Church: Valparaiso, IN Lutheran Church of the Resurrection: Roseville, MN New Life Lutheran Church: Pearland, TX Northwest Indiana Symphony Society: Munster, IN Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church: Vero Beach, FL Our Savior Lutheran Church: Topsfield, MA Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church: Casper, WY Pillar Church: Holland, MI Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church: Seattle, WA Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church: Sayville, NY Shades Valley Lutheran Church: Homewood, AL St. Lorenz Lutheran Church: Frankenmuth, MI St. Luke Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, NM St. Luke’s Lutheran Church: Oviedo, FL St. Luke’s Lutheran Church: Park Ridge, IL St. Luke’s Lutheran Church: Reno, NV St. Mark’s Lutheran Church: Grand Forks, ND St. Mark’s Lutheran Church: Spokane, WA St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: Des Peres, MO Trinity Lutheran Church: Hovland, MN Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church: Everett, WA Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church: Latrobe, PA Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church: Deerfield Beach, FL Zion Lutheran Church: Kalamazoo, MI Zion Lutheran Church: Loveland, CO

70% of students request financial support 120+ gifts from alumni, parents, & friends

$38,000 raised in 24 hours

You Made More Possible Donor Dollars at Work HIGHLIGHTS from 2024

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Amount

Number of Donors

Student Scholarship Gifts

$152,000

136

Faculty Studio Sponsorships

$71,000

37

Performance Sponsorships

$44,500

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Chapel Air Conditioning

$38,000

1

Fellows Program Sponsorship

$26,000

1

Livestream Sponsorship

$12,500

2

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Rebecca (Grupe) Burnett (LSM ‘02-’04) I support LSM because I want more young people to have the opportunity to reside in a space where it is safe to nerd out about music, explore what faith means to them, and experience new things in the midst of a genuine and caring community.

WAYS to GIVE DONATE ONLINE LSMacademy.org/support

MAIL A CHECK The Christopher Family’s recent major gift has created eight new endowed faculty chairs, enriching the educational experience for students and nurturing musical talent for generations to come.

Lutheran Music Program PO Box 8687 Minneapolis, MN 55408

DESIGNATE a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account AUTHORIZE a Grant from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) INCLUDE Lutheran Music Program in your Will or Estate Plans DIRECT Thrivent Choice Dollars by visiting thrivent. com or calling (800) 847-4836

James & Sarah Klein It has always been our wish to support LSM in any way that we can. It has truly changed my life and my teaching and our hope is that it continues to change the many lives of the next generation of students and faculty.

QUESTIONS? Contact Development Officer Lisa Hartwig at lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org or (612) 879-9555

J.S. Bach Society 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. Thanks to these individuals for their dedication to the sustainability and influence of LSM on students, congregations, and our community.

Soli Deo Gloria Anonymous William Harold Beermann Rich and Hazel Bimler Ryan-Michael Blake Dorothy Burroughs Miriam Deal + Donald and Margaret Hinchey William and Christine Drotning Suzanne Eggold Emma Paula Flitsch + Becky S. Graef Robin High Wayne and Laurell Huber David K. Johnston + Linda and Robert Kempke James and Sarah Klein Barbara Klingsick Samuel and Carolyn Kochel David and Cynthia Krause Marion Liska + John H. Lunde Susan Messerli Mark and Virginia Meyer Jean Minsch Marilyn Mohling Alan and Carolyn Morrisson William Mowson Craig Mueller and Ernest Vasseur Joan Scheele Mueller + Dieter and Pamela Nickel Elda and Rod O'Brien Glenn and Patricia Ohlmann Norman and Kathleen Porath Karen Rayapati Michael and Dawn Rickman Robert and Lois Rimbo Mark and Janet Roock Eunice Seeber + Warren Shoberg + Leathia Siewert Frank Stubbs and Tom Lee Darlene and Reuben Swanson + Thomas and Kathleen Schmidt John and Dixie Thompson David and Joan Totten Allison and Gary Yee Theodore and Marion Youngquist +

DONOR HONOR ROLL

Gifts received between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 Heartfelt thanks to all donors listed below who contributed to LSM during the past twelve months. Because of your care, support, and advocacy, LSM is leading a national resurgence in young people aligning their musical gifts with the church. $100,000+

Anonymous Doris Christopher Christopher Family Foundation Mark and Kathy Helge

$50,000 – $99,999 Jay Christopher Julie Christopher

$10,000 – $49,999

Brian and Kim Becker Carol Burmeister Donald and Deborah Christian Miriam Deal + Richard and Phyllis Duesenberg Foundation Rupert Dunklau Foundation Tracy Elftmann eLJay Foundation Linda and Robert Kempke David and Cynthia Krause ** David J. Kundert John H. Lunde Richard and Kathleen Mueller Brad Natzke * ** Dieter and Pamela Nickel Michael and Dawn Rickman Tom and Kathy Schmidt ** Ben and Reba Williams **

$5,000 – $9,999

Anonymous Martin and Jill Baumgaertner William and Christine Drotning ** Christa and William Even Wayne and Laurell Huber Dietrich * and Carly Jessen Jami * and Sarah McLaren Donald Prahlow ** Darlene M. and Reuben T. Swanson Foundation Inc. Karin Swenson-Moore and Nicholas Moore ** Thrivent Financial Roger and Barbara Wesby ** Alfred and Barbara Wiemann ** Jeremy Wirth * and James Botros

$2,000 – $4,999

James and Joanne Albers Amy M. Bonecutter-Leonard * Dottie P. Burroughs Nancy Dickerson Mark and Rebecca Duesenberg ** Karleen Escobar First Lutheran Church of the Trinity Lloyd and Mary Gran ** Janice Hanson and Jeff Nedrow ** Allen and Marilyn Hellwege Stephen and Elizabeth Hogberg Nancy Jones and Michael Hovland **

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Pamela and Keith Killinger ** Todd * and Sadie Kunau Gizell and Curtis Larson ** Lissa Leege * and Frank D'Arcangelo ** LCMS Foundation Thomas and Sylvia Luekens Lutheran Hymn Festival, Inc. Carrie and Robert Maas ** Kenneth and Anne Mangelsdorf Mark and Virginia Meyer Marilyn J. Mohling ** Craig Mueller and Ernest Vasseur Kenneth and Cindy Mueller Michael and Sharon Mullins ** John L. Nuechterlein Glenn and Patricia Ohlmann ** Janet and Randy Peterson Mel and Eileen Piehl Norm and Kathy Porath ** Karen Rayapati ** Cliff Schmidt Pamela and Don Seidelmann ** Cheryl Slack Pamela Smith Keith and Resi Thomas David and Joan Totten Trinity Lutheran Church Jane and LeRoy Wilke Allison * and Gary Yee **

$1,000 – $1,999

Anonymous Soraya Asadi ** Association of Lutheran Church Musicians Thomas Bandar Matthew * and Krista * Bernthal Mary E. Bricker ** Rebecca * and Dan Burnett Patrick M. Callahan * John and Beth Nelson Chase Celia and Albert Domines Dorothy E. Eirten ** Robert and Susan Ellefson Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Amy and Paul Scott Feira ** First Citizens National Bank Charitable Trust Doug and Julia Gard ** Victor and Marilyn Gebauer Paul Georgeson * Susan and Jurgen Gobien John T. Groerich * Jean Marie Hartwell ** Derek A. Helton * Hazel Henry Beverly Heyne Robin R. High Donald and Margaret Hinchey James and Deborah Hushagen Helen and Dale Iverson-Metzger Yvonne Johnson James and Sarah Klein Samuel and Carolyn Kochel ** Richard and Mary Koehneke **

Thank you!

Donald and Carol Koetke Jeanine Krause * Karl * and Jill Maurer Christine Victoria Mennicke * Jean Minsch Alan and Carolyn Morrisson Mark * and Ann Oswood Melba J. Panhorst Jonathan * and Michelle Penny Reynolds American Inc. Robert W. Rowe CB Rykken David Schack and Claire Bushong William Schlichting John and Connie Schoening ** Becky and Kurtis Schultz David L. Shaw * Frank Stubbs and Tom Lee Charles and Mary Sukup Nancy Tagge Erica * and Perry Thomas Trinity Lutheran Church Linda Warren Carol Wessler ** Peggy L. Woiwod

$500 – $999

Anonymous Steven and Karen Anderson Glen and Linda Bahr ** Dorothy Bass and Mark Schwehn ** Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders Soren Bjornstad * Keith and Betsy Brown ** Karl and Daniele Bruhn Cole Burger * and Karen Wu Mark and Rosalind Burger ** Conn-Selmer, Inc. Michael Costello * Michael Cox Robert and Deborah Dillane ** Michael Dorner Margie L. Drumm ** Hans Erickson * Karen Fossum ** Margaret Garmatz David and Katherine Groerich ** Cathy and Paul Gruenwald ** Jeanne E. Held ** David and Carolyn Hellerich ** Martin * and Susie Hill Paul and Donna Hoffman ** Marvin and Shirley Huls Michelle and Douglas Iwama ** Deane H. Jewett David K. Johnston + Nicole Lee ** Joel and Christine Lehmann Cheryl Taylor Lemmons ** Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Matt and Heather * McDermott WG and Beverly Osladil ** Jennifer * and Lee Ott

William and Kathleen Parsons George H. Pauli ** Robert and Lois Rimbo Scott Rohr * Mark and Janet Roock Evelyn Schlichting John Seest Martin and Joanne Seltz ** Warren Shoberg + Deborah Squires Hildred and Edward Tornberg Kenneth Warren Paul D. Weber ** Alexandra and Timothy Wurpts **

$200 – $499

William and Deborah Anderson ** Michael Beert and Rachel * Handlin ** Carla Blumberg Barry and Donna Bobb ** Boeing Company Kristen Carlsgaard and John Redshaw ** Marc and Christine Chason ** Rich Claybaker Sandra Deiter L. George and Debra Detweiler ** Cheryl E. Dieter Erin Dillane * Will * and Laura Doebler Jessicah * and Chris Duckworth ** David and Irene Eyer First Evangelical Lutheran Church Richard and Kathy Fischer ** Martha Fisher Janyce Flanery ** Gene M. Fortune Ronald Fossell ** John and Emily Fothergill ** Shannon and John Gravelle John Halvorson and Hjordis Dommer Halvorson ** John and Elizabeth Harkins ** Margaret Hartwig Rolf and Lois Hedberg ** Jeffrey * and Holly Held Judith Honig Keith and Ruth Hostler ** Lois Huseby Scott and Dora Hyslop ** Roland and Suzan Jank ** Merilee Klemp and Randall Davidson ** Emily Krasinski * Michael and Linda Krentz ** Gregory and Barb Krohn ** Jacob Krueger and Nichole Lyons Susan Lacerra Ross Larrison * Daniel Larson Ryan D. Lauer * Judith Leege Dan Wilson Logas * Michael and Mary Alice Long ** Roger and Patricia Luekens

Margaret Lukas ** Josephine Martin ** Peter and Nancy McIntyre ** Mackenzie * and Ian McNaughton Medtronic Foundation Nancy Menk Fred and Brandee Moore Ronald and Janet Mueller ** Dorothy L. Mundt Robert and Phyllis Narveson Ann and Keith Nelson ** Paul Neukirch ** Louis and Gloria Nuechterlein Gretchen Olson-Kopp ** Hilbert and Joan Riemer James and Stephanie Rindelaub Chris and Kim Rodel Nicholas Ross * Robert S. Satterlee ** Eric Sayre * Charles and Marcia Schaner ** Michael Schaner * William and Jorunn Scheiderich Al H. Senske ** Jean E. Smallin ** Dolly and Mac Smith ** Stephen and Kristine Sneeringer ** Norma Sorenson Alan and Pamela Stewart Paula Strietelmeier ** William and Barbara Urbrock Rueben and Mary Walter ** Max and Ardith Wessler Zachary Westermeyer * Andrew Whitfield Susan and Tim Wolbrecht Marian and John Wuertz Evelyn Zimmer *

$100 – $199

Anonymous Elizabeth Abbott Meghan Dewald Althouse * Marcie and John Andrews ** Nathan * and Jennifer * Baker-Trinity ** Kristi Bangert Beverly Baumann Perry and Sarah Beaver ** Brian Beckstrom William Harold Beermann Bob and Rebecca Bimler Robert and Jean Boehler Amy E. Boers ** Barbara Bradfield William and Beverly Braun ** Zachary Busch * Siri C. Caltvedt * Devon Carpenter * Judith and Robert Carpenter Alice Casey Marilyn K. Dielmann ** Russell and Joyce Doebler Karen J. Doering Phillip and Sandra Edwardson Phyllis Eggers Lisa and Kevin Ehlert Richard and Sharon Engdahl Ashley Fewins-Kalb * Olinda Fink Kari Fisher ** Stephanie * and John Fretham Sharon Freude Reid Froiland Doug Geston Becky Graef Martha and E.R. Gregory Michael and Deborah Grupe ** Lois Haertel

Van Hardison Margaret Harper * Lisa Hartwig Katie Engquist Henefield * Zebulon and Amanda Highben Robert and Jennifer Hobby Robert and Linda Hofstad ** Kenneth and Linda Holmen Wallace and Joan Horton Ryan Hostler * Rebecca and Kip Jebo ** Beverly Jedynak Stef Kleven Timothy and Monica Knauss ** Mary Knutson ** Georgianne Kornfuehrer Jason Laine * Dodd and Myrna Lamberton Christopher and Nora Lee ** Lilita Lassen-Ward ** Carl and Tanya Locke ** Donald and Leesa Macgowan ** Monica McLaughlin Brita Meyer * Frederick Meyer ** Jonathan Miller and Barbara Chapman ** William Mowson Karl E. Moyer Matthew Olmstead * Melissa L. Olson Clarkson Denise Pearson ** Margaret Perella ** Susan Pershall Kristine Peterson Ruth Ann Poppen Jeanine * and Nathan Ratterman Louis Rossiter Arthur Lee S. Rupert Andrew * and Jenny Schaeffer Michael and Diana Scheer ** Susan Schlifke Micky Schroer Mark Steven Schroeter Ralph and Dorothy Schultz Lois and Jose Seijo Nancy R. Siverson ** James and Shirley Sloan ** Rebekah Degner Sundsrud * Luther and Marilee Tollefson ** Tim and Julie Trude ** Kenneth and Julie Voss ** Kyra Wagmeister * Joel and Deanna Wehrspann ** Kirk A. Wessler Paul and Lisa Westermann Chris and Jill Westermeyer ** Gregory and Willa White ** James and Susan Williamson ** Rebecca J. Worley **

$1 – $99

Anonymous Mark and Darcy Ahlman ** Paul Albright * Marko Bajzer * Rodney and Jan Bathke Erika * and Oliver Bergh Richard Brauer Elaine Bryant Jeanne Burger James Burke ** Sophia Butler * Randy and Jeanne Castello ** Karla Colahan * Concordia Publishing House Daniel and Carolyn Dauner Sarah and Jeremy Day-O'Connell ** Rachel * de Oliveira and Leon de Oliveira

Carola Dettmar Carolyn Deuel ** Linda and Norm Dygert Suzanne J. Eggold Nathan and Marlene Eickmann Carol Finanger Nicholas Finch Laurel Gambla Megan Elizabeth Glass * Maria Hedberg * John Helgen Barbara Herbener Candice and Jeremy Hinkle ** Lynn Hofstad * Laura * and Christopher Hughes Joyce Irwin Johanna Johnson ** James and Kathy Johnson Lavonne and Ervin Johnson Natalie Johnson * Paul Jursinic Travis and Carol Lackey Marcia Lewis Lois M. Linzmaier Caroline Little * Jonathan D. Marin * Phyllis M. Mattill Stacy Maugans Sally Messner Brita * and Adam Moore-Kutz Karin Dye Moreaux * Corrine Faith Muske James A. Muske Ted and Kathy Nail ** Bill and Lori Nardini ** Faith Ann Noe Katherine Palmisano * Elaine Pauli Gregg Punswick * Amy Radil Dorothy E. Richterkessing Christopher Scheer * Miriam Schmidt * Jean Schneider ** Karen Schroeder ** Marsha K. Seale Edward and Nancy Sheehan ** Michael Sherman * Rolf and Margrete Smeby Ashley Smith Yehyawi Lawrence and Ellen Sohn Timothy Spelbring * Virginia Stamey-Johnson Ken Thies Richard and Sandra Tietjen ** Mary Ann Wallace ** Carol A. Waltz ** Dwight Weaver * Leslie F. Weber Christopher and Karen Weinrich ** Carla Wesby * Daniel Paul Wessler Paul and Sally Westermeyer

Rachel Handlin (LSM ‘86-’87, LSM Violin Faculty) I support LSM because I found my people here! We played in a quartet together, visited each other at college, attended weddings, celebrated our kids, and even worked together!

Jane Wilke Giving "on purpose, for purpose" is important to me.

When I see how life-changing this experience is, I consider it a worthy purpose with lasting impact. I value vocation, and I pray that these gifted young people will be moved to use music to serve God and others, now and for years to come.

* LSM Alumni ** LSM Parent + Deceased Please contact Lisa Hartwig at lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org with any questions. Thank you!

Michael Hovland & Nancy Jones We believe that good music feeds the human spirit, and that good church music enhances the worship experience—and enhances the Word of God.

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