LSM 2020 Year in Review

LUTHERAN

SUMMER

MUSIC ACADEMY & FESTIVAL

ADVISORY COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Becker, Chair Maywood, IL

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

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

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

Rev. Dr. Michael Dorner, Treasurer St. Paul, MN

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

Jane Wilke, Secretary Woodbury, MN

Dr. John Groerich LSM 2000–2005, Intern 2006, Counselor 2008

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, Advisory Council Chair Chanhassen, MN

Dan Hellerich LSM 1997–99

Michael Rickman Akron, OH

Dietrich Jessen LSM 2009–11 Admissions and Partnerships Manager 2016–18

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

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

Dieter Nickel, Honorary Advisor Merrill, WI

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

Dr. Carl Schalk, Honorary Advisor Oak Park, IL

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

NATIONAL STAFF Thomas Bandar, Executive & Artistic Director Chad Fothergill, Cantor Lisa Hartwig, Development Officer Kristina Rodel Sorum, Admissions & Program Director Megan Tschumper, Development Database & Gift Coordinator

Brita Moore LSM 2008–10 Michael Schaner LSM 2005–06 Evelyn Zimmer LSM 2011 Chad Fothergill, Ex Officio LSM 2000, Worship Assistant 2007–08, 2010, Cantor 2018–20

Nearly 20 years ago, my daughter Rebecca participated in Lutheran Summer Music. At the time, Rebecca regularly played the organ for our church, and I provided occasional back-up. The summer that Rebecca spent at LSM was transformative. She not only honed her technical skills and abilities but also connected with other teens who shared her passion for church music. She returned from LSM excited and inspired, with important friendships in the making. My annual support of LSM is given in honor of Rebecca, her friends, and all of the academy’s participants—past, present, and future. These young people, like LSM itself, value music and its capacity to enrich our worship experience and grow our faith. Now, that’s a community I’m proud and grateful to have had the opportunity to support!

Reba Williams 2

McKinney, TX

Welcome!

Dear Friends,

As we approach the end of 2020 we are filled with gratitude and optimism. Despite this most challenging and uncertain time, our LSM community remains as close as ever, connecting in new and creative ways to shine light on our mission and provide hope for the world.

Because of your care, support, and advocacy, LSM is leading a national resurgence in young people aligning their musical gifts with the church. Through LSM we are assured that concert halls will be filled with performers and music lovers; organ benches at churches will have skilled musicians to guide the musical life of the congregation; choirs will have members to sing our favorite hymns; and church pews will be filled with the faithful, coming together in worship and song. Our treasured classical and sacred music traditions will be secure for many generations in the hands of future LSM students and our almost 40 years of alumni.

We can work toward this bright future, even as we continue to navigate the tragic COVID-19 pandemic. LSM students and alumni instill confidence that the best is yet to come. While LSM is now connecting digitally and offering virtual educational programs, our flame is being kept alive and will be ready to burn even brighter when we are together again in person.

Starting in 2021, we look forward to celebrating 40 years of LSM with you, as a community, together. As we continue to grow and provide hope for many, we thank you for your support,care, and belief.

In gratitude,

Thomas Bandar Executive & Artistic Director

Brian Becker Chair, Board of Directors

www.lsmacademy.org (612) 879-9555 lsm@lutheransummermusic.org 3

Inaugural LSM Advisory Council The LSM community is full of energetic young professionals who care deeply about this program and are eager to have a role in shaping its future.

The LSM Advisory Council was formed early in 2020 to give these individuals--and more to come--a seat at the table and an opportunity to use their wide variety of skills and experience.

The inaugural Advisory Council is made up of 14 members who have each been profoundly influenced

by LSM. The members have a collective 70 LSM summers among them and represents a diversity of experiences and connection points with the program.

The Advisory Council’s deep roots within LSM will ensure the continuation of the program’s longstanding traditions as they lead the way in planning a bright future. They will affect positive growth by implementing key strategic initiatives in programming, enrollment, alumni engagement, and development areas.

The Advisory Council started meeting virtually this spring and has formed several dynamic task forces to increase Alumni Engagement, Congregational Engagement, and plan exciting initiatives to honor the 40th anniversary of LSM. They will meet during Festival Week at LSM 2021, and hope to see you there!

A Message from the Advisory Council Chair Greetings! It’s an honor to be writing to you as the chair of the newly formed Advisory Council. We are a group of LSM alumni working alongside the Board of Directors to provide leadership and insight into alumni and congregational engagement. It’s such a joy and blessing to work with this talented bunch of people as we help steer LSM into its fifth decade and beyond.

Like so many of you, LSM has formed an integral part of my life’s story. I attended for two summers as a high school student, and later served as a counselor and Dean of Students. My husband Seth and I met at LSM as counselors and have attended 12 LSM summers between the two of us! Even though I haven’t pursued a professional path in music or ministry, I’m certain that LSM played a role in developing the work ethic and leadership skills that serve me well as an attorney. And, to be sure, LSM solidified my college choice, prepared me to be a lay leader in my congregation, and helped forged my love of cello and singing. I truly cannot imagine my life without it.

We’ve started to plan LSM’s 40th anniversary celebration—and we’d love to hear from you! How would you like to participate? What would you find most meaningful? How will you help us? Please be in touch with your ideas, suggestions, and stories! I’d love the chance to connect with you.

Peace be with you in these challenging times, with gratitude for God’s steadfast presence in our lives and communities.

Warmly, Liz Drotning Hartwell LSM ’92 & ’93 Counselor 2004 Dean of Students 2005 Chair, Advisory Council Director, Board of Directors

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My husband Seth and I met at LSM as counselors and have attended 12 LSM summers between the two of us!

LSM 2020

When LSM 2020 was canceled, faculty and students stayed positive and got creative.

From video practice tips, performances, lessons, and words of encouragement, the LSM faculty went above and beyond to connect with their students and the greater LSM community.

How LSM 2020 students made the most of their summer at home: ▬ A summer conducting seminar led by Orchestra Director, Dr. Kevin Sütterlin ▬ A virtual Musical Theatre camp led by Voice Faculty, Daniel Greco ▬ Singing in the Luther’s Morning Prayer Virtual Choir ▬ Playing a virtual piano recital hosted by Piano Faculty, Christina Giuca Krause ▬ Taking private lessons online with their LSM teacher ▬ Engaging with one another in video chats with the Concert Choir, Organ Studio, String Department, and more ▬ Using their gifts of visual art to submit t-shirt designs for LSM 2021 ▬ Enrolling early for LSM 2021!

Dr. Kevin Sütterlin

To capture this unique moment in time and share resources for our community to use in years to come, we created a new LSM Resource Page on our website, which includes: ▬ A recording of the service of Evening Prayer, complete with bulletins to sing along and play along on a variety

of instruments ▬ Hymn recordings from past years of LSM, showcasing unique arrangements made possible by the many and

varied gifts of the students and faculty ▬ A full archive of all performances, practice tips, and greetings made by the LSM Faculty in 2020.

www.lsmacademy.org/resources

Webinar Series

This fall, LSM curated a series of online webinar events hosted by LSM faculty and friends. While in-person events remained on hiatus, this new series brought our national and global LSM community together to learn and discuss relevant, helpful, and interesting topics in music. Webinar sessions included resources for band teachers during the pandemic, a deep dive into American music, and methods for maintaining vocal health.

Be sure to watch your email for the Spring Webinar Series, and visit www.lsmacademy.org/events for archived, current, and future live online events.

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The Cantor— one who leads the music of the church, proclaims the Word, and instills and nourishes a hymnal in the hearts and minds of the assembly— is a vital role for LSM and its position as the future of the church.

Honoring Dr. Carl Schalk

2021 Carlos Messerli Service Award Recipient In 2018, Lutheran Summer Music established the Carlos Messerli Service Award to recognize individuals who have displayed outstanding service to the mission of LSM. This year, LSM is proud to announce that Dr. Carl Schalk will be honored with the 2021 Carlos Messerli Service Award for his decades of leadership and service to LSM. A preeminent composer, lecturer, and professor, Dr. Schalk has been a friend of LSM since its inception in 1981. Perhaps his most recognized contribution is his setting of Luther’s Morning Prayer, written for the LSM Community. The gift of this music is one that students and alumni carry with them as a constant reminder of their place as a valuable member of the LSM community.

Chad Fothergill Named LSM Cantor Sponsored by Linda and Robert Kempke

As LSM continues to expand its impact on the musical and spiritual lives of its students and the broader community, visionary and consistent leadership are needed to guide the program’s growth and reach. This fall, LSM was honored to name Chad Fothergill as the inaugural LSM Cantor, a new position sponsored by Linda and Robert Kempke. A remarkable organist, composer, and educator, Chad is also a member-leader of church music communities nationwide.

He serves as editor of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians journal, CrossAccent, and as a member of the Institute for Liturgical Studies’ advisory council.

Dr. Carl Schalk Scholarship Endowment Fund The Dr. Carl Schalk Lutheran Summer Music Scholarship Endowment Fund has been established to coincide with this award.

This new fund advances LSM’s strategic goal of removing the financial barrier to attendance for all students. This Scholarship Endowment Fund will honor Dr. Schalk’s legacy not only in name, but in the promise that the future of music and the Church, which he has served so faithfully, will be preserved through the training and nurturing of these young people.

Gifts made toward this new scholarship endowment will be generously matched 3:1. Thank you to the many people who have already contributed; please consider adding your name to the list of those honoring Dr. Schalk by donating to this new scholarship fund.

The LSM Cantor provides leadership and direction for the many musical components of worship life, the sacred music curriculum, and LSM’s external connections with church musicians. This new, year-round role also creates and oversees new opportunities for LSM students and church musicians to interface and learn from one another, enriching the experience for all.

Gifts to the Dr. Carl Schalk Scholarship Endowment Fund, as of October 15, 2020: LEAD GIFTS Martin and Jill Baumgaertner Dieter and Pam Nickel Charles and Mary Sukup

Says Linda Kempke on the importance of this appointment: “The Cantor— one who leads the music of the church, proclaims the Word, and instills and nourishes a hymnal in the hearts and minds of the assembly— is a vital role for LSM and its position as the future of the church.”

As an LSM alumnus, Chad’s passion for this program has been amplified in his years on the faculty, serving as organ teacher, Chapel Choir director, and instructor for the Church Music Seminar. Of his own time at LSM, he recalls: “Having only played a few hymns for a small parish, LSM immediately opened my eyes and ears to the symphony of possibilities that accompanied a pursuit of musical craft, both within and beyond the church. My experience at LSM profoundly influenced the nature of my college search and, ultimately, my sense of vocation.” His dedication to the students at LSM brings immense joy and depth to their worship experience and the LSM community is incredibly fortunate to have him fill this important new role.

Learn more about Chad at www.lsmacademy.org/chad-fothergill.

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...the promise that the future of music and the Church, which he has served so faithfully, will be preserved through the training and nurturing of these young people.

MATCHED GIFTS Arlene Avischious Thomas Bandar Brian and Kim Becker William and Gail Eifrig Victor and Marilyn Gebuaer Grace Hennig Carolyn Jennings David Johnston Ellen Perelli-Minetti Hilbert and Joan Riemer Evangeline Rimbach Christine Rogers William and Barbara Urbrock Gregory White and Willa Henigman Kathleen and James Wind Peggy Woiwod Chelsea Yamin Gary and Allison Yee & Family

LSM Congratulates our 2020 Graduates!

Sarah from Washington is attending the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in Aerospace Engineering, and participating in theatre.

Carla from Wisconsin is attending Carroll University where she is studying Music Therapy and Psychology.

Kylie from Ohio is spending this year working as she applies to colleges and discerns what major she’d like to pursue.

She is pictured here with her dog, Simon!

Mei from Washington is studying Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology at Whitman College. She takes violin lessons with Whitman professors and plays violin in the Whitman Orchestra.

Andrew from Texas is attending Kansas State University Polytechnic and majoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design and Integration.

Nathaniel from Ohio is attending Concordia University Chicago and studying Music Education and Composition.

Carolina from Virginia is attending Valparaiso University and studying music education.

Mackenzie from Missouri is attending Valparaiso University where she is studying Nursing with a minor in Music.

Veronica from Texas is attending St. Olaf College on a violin scholarship and pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree.

Abby from Iowa is attending Wartburg College and majoring in Music Therapy.

Emily from Illinois is attending Gustavus Adolphus College to study vocal music education.

Alex from Missouri is attending the Conservatory at University of Missouri Kansas City and majoring in Music Education.

Molly from Florida is attending Florida Gulf Coast University to study journalism.

Micah from Georgia is attending Valparaiso University.

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I can’t wait for LSM 2021! I am looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. I am also excited to become a better flautist and to keep strengthening my faith.

Courtney, VA

I am looking forward to seeing all my friends that I haven’t seen in forever!! I am also excited to go to church and worship, because I missed doing that this summer, and I can’t wait to play and sing beautiful music!

Gillian, WA

LSM

Winter Session Underwritten by Tom and Kathy Schmidt

When: January 11–February 5, 2021 Who: Students in grades 8–12 Where: Anywhere you are!

Cost: $99* LSM is thrilled to announce its very first fully online program! This is an opportunity for high school musicians nationwide to take lessons with our acclaimed faculty, explore relevant and exciting topics in music, and make meaningful connections with their musical peers. Wherever you are on the map- and on your musical journey- the LSM faculty will meet you there! *Thanks to generous underwriting, we can offer this program at a low cost and provide a Pay-What-You-Can option for students with financial need.

I am counting down the days until I can feel the chills again!

The goosebumps I get from thinking about the experience Worshiping, performing, to the close relationships made. It is so humbling to be a part of something so fun yet so important!

Lydia, IL

I’m really excited to come back to LSM this summer because of the welcoming environment.

Everyone is so nice and accepting of who you are, and you make friends very easily. Also, I’m super excited to see all of the faculty and staff again!

Owen, IN 8

Curriculum includes: ▬ Private lessons via Zoom with an LSM faculty member in your instrument or voice area, including the option to add a secondary area of study, scheduled at the convenience of the teacher and student ▬ Live or recorded performance opportunity in Zoom studio class with peers ▬ Selection of optional elective sessions including: • Intro to Composition • Topics in Church Music • Basics of Conducting • Topics in Music History and Theory • Jazz Improvisation Techniques • Musical Theatre Survey • Collegiate Music Auditions Panel • Many More!

LSM 2021 Bonus!

LSM Winter Session attendees who register for LSM 2021 will benefit from a waived audition requirement, and your fee will be credited toward your LSM 2021 tuition!

Learn more at www.lsmacademy.org/winter-session

Positioned in the balcony of Boe Memorial Chapel at St. Olaf under the baton of Craig Hella Johnson, with Martin Jean at the organ, singing Britten’s “Rejoice in the L amb” was one of the most musically exhilarating moments of our lives.

A Family Reflection All five of our family members have spent summers at Lutheran Summer Music. Allison attended the first program in 1982 (St. Olaf), and returned as a counselor in 1989 (Augustana – Sioux Falls). Both Allison and Gary were counselors in 1992 and 1993 and visited Festival Week whenever possible for several years thereafter. Our children both attended as well: Evelyn in 2011 (Luther) and Matthew in 2017 and 2018 (Valparaiso). Our son-in-law, Jeremy Zimmer, is an LSM alum too from 2013!

It truly is a family affair!

The number one reason for our close connection over 40 years is the high quality of music instruction and performance. The caliber of the faculty and the standard of musical excellence are exceptional. Positioned in the balcony of Boe Memorial Chapel at St. Olaf under the baton of Craig Hella Johnson, with Martin Jean at the organ, singing Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb” was one of the most musically exhilarating moments of our lives.

These elements combined create great potential for “musical experiences,” but there is more!

LSM dwells within a Christian environment.

Talents are viewed as gifts of God to be cultivated for service. We so appreciate the encouraging, cooperative, and yet rigorous atmosphere. This directly contributes to the fantastic progress experienced by individual students and ensembles. Four weeks of study with Thomas Schmidt in 1982 significantly

We look forward with optimism to welcoming our community to campus next summer for a long-awaited return to making music, building community, and growing in faith together.

Our family is grateful to the many donors who made LSM possible for us, and we will continue to support LSM to be sure this special program will inspire future generations of young people for years to come.

developed Allison’s piano technique and knowledge of repertoire. Yet there is more!

This Christian environment is like no other.

Students and faculty from across the country become an intentional community with common interests. Each day begins and ends with song and prayer in worship – acknowledging from whom our talents come.

Years later, any time we sing Evening Prayer or Carl Schalk’s Luther’s Morning Prayer, we are transported into the LSM congregation of our own experience. It always is a very musical experience indeed, and an opportunity we yearn to avail ourselves, our children, and others of as often as possible. Our family is grateful to the many donors who made LSM possible for us, and we will continue to support LSM to be sure this special program will inspire future generations of young people for years to come.

LSM’s 40th anniversary celebrations will include a new choral work composed by Composer-in-Residence Dr. Benjamin Krause, commissioned by David & Cynthia Krause and family. Dr. Krause’s new work will be premiered by the LSM Choir and conducted by Dr. Nancy Menk during LSM 2021 Festival Week. The multimovement work will include sacred texts from a diverse group of sources and will showcase the superb acoustics of the Chapel of the Resurrection.

The LSM Advisory Council is planning a momentous alumni reunion to overlap with LSM 2021 Festival Week which will provide opportunities for alumni to reconnect with each other and lead musical and worship events on campus.

Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

While we’re optimistic about returning to a robust academy next summer, we also are taking all precautions and developing contingency plans should we need to modify LSM 2021 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Should the above activities not be able to be planned adequately or should large numbers of people not be able to gather on campus safely, they may be postponed to 2022.

Gary and Allison Yee Auburn, CA

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An Alumni Reflection Martin Luther eloquently penned, “For you are powerful not that you may make the weak weaker by oppression, but that you may make them powerful by raising them up and defending them.”

The ability to attend a summer music program is a privilege. I was blessed to be able to attend LSM in 2000 and 2001 as a high school student. The reason I support student scholarships to LSM is because the program emphasizes music as a gift from God that should be used to bless and uplift others. There are many music camps that a student can attend to become a skilled musician; LSM is special because it enables students to look at talent and training through the lens of faith. The lens of faith frees students from pursing a musical path solely devoted to advancement and the accumulation of accolades. It empowers students to share their talent and training with the world.

A Parent Reflection We sent our two children to LSM while we were living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our daughter Liz attended in 1992 and 1993. In later years she served as a counselor and Dean of Students—and also met her husband Seth Hartwell at LSM. Our son Eric attended in 1996. Eric had wanted to join a drum corps that summer and was disappointed that we sent him instead to LSM! However, he had such a positive and lifechanging experience that he even highlighted it in his essay for application to St. Olaf College a year later. Eric wrote that he became more confident, made many good friends, and learned to know himself better. Elizabeth and Eric appreciated the opportunities to learn and grow musically and also treasured the experiences in this faith community of like-minded students and splendid faculty. Eric graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance from St. Olaf in 2002. Tragically, he died in an automobile accident in 2005 shortly after completing a Master’s degree in percussion performance in Cleveland, Ohio. We decided that we wanted to honor Eric’s memory in ways that would reflect his great love of music.

We chose to commission Steven Amundson (former LSM faculty member) to compose an orchestral work, “The Gift,” which was premiered by the St. Olaf Orchestra (of which Eric had been principal percussionist) and has been performed by a number of other orchestras in the United States. We also commissioned Carolyn Jennings to write a choral work, “Awake, My Heart,” performed by the LSM Concert Choir in 2010 and by various church choirs, and we continue to support the two drum corps of which Eric was a member, the Blue Devils and the Santa Clara Vanguard.

In addition, we also sponsor the LSM Percussion Studio in Eric’s memory.

Since 2009 we have underwritten the studios of eleven faculty members!

Having had the opportunity in recent years to meet several of the LSM percussion faculty we continue to be grateful for their fine teaching and dedication to their students. It is our hope that our charitable giving provides opportunities for other young people to develop their musical skills and to increase their love of music as it did for our son.

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Bill and Chris Drotning

Shorewood, MN

We are living in very tumultuous times. Now more than ever we need programs that train students to think about the other. I am very pleased that LSM has entered the conservation on racial justice and Western Classical Music. They have made a commitment to program works by composers from unrepresented populations at their concerts. LSM’s willingness to work toward more inclusive and diverse ensembles will not only positively impact students but will help bring about healing in our nation.

Thank you LSM for continuing to use your influence in the world to give students and communities a voice.

Melody Drumm, LSM 2000 & 2001 Fresno Unified School District Music Teacher and Oboist in the Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, Fresno, CA

Ways to Support

LSM

As a nonprofit organization, Lutheran Summer Music is sustained by the generosity of parents, friends, and alumni who make contributions of all sizes. These gifts underwrite programs, provide student scholarships, and bridge the gap between tuition revenue and actual operating expenses.

“Back in the 1990s I came across a poster at church announcing a four-week summer music program for high schoolers. It was described as an independent Lutheran undertaking intended to provide high caliber training for gifted young persons.

The unique feature of this Lutheran Music Program was the concept of the month-long session taking place within a faith community. In addition to practice and concerts there would be daily prayer and a Sunday Eucharist, at which students would contribute their own talents soli Deo gloria.

The idea behind LSM won me over early on. It was a program dearly needed by congregations wondering where the next generation of organists, instrumentalists, and singers would come from. I began contributing to LSM at that point and have continued to do so. I plan to continue so long as I have life and breath within me, and when that is no longer the case, an insurance policy with LSM as beneficiary will provide one last bit of assistance to a wonderful program.”

David Johnston Chicago, IL

Donate online Simply go to the LSM website www.lsmacademy.org and click on “Support”.

You can contribute with a credit card or make a bank transfer.

Mail a Check Use the enclosed envelope, or our mailing address is:

Lutheran Summer Music PO Box 8687 Minneapolis, MN 55408

Designate a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) If you are over 70 ½ years of age and have a traditional or Roth IRA from which you are required to take a minimum distribution, consider directing it to LSM! Because circumstances may vary from person to person, you should discuss plans with a professional tax advisor.

Include Lutheran Music Program in your Estate Plans Support Lutheran Summer Music through your estate planning in a variety of ways, from including us in your will to listing us as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. If you have already done so, please let us know. We’d love to thank you!

Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars Thrivent Choice is a charitable grant program of Thrivent Financial. The Thrivent Choice program gives eligible benefit members an opportunity to recommend where Thrivent distributes some of its charitable outreach funds each year. If you are a Thrivent member (16 years or older), you can designate Lutheran Music Program as the recipient of your Thrivent Choice Dollars. It’s easy and can be done by calling Thrivent at 800-847-4836 or going online and logging in to your account at www.thrivent.com

www.lsmacademy.org (612) 879-9555 lsm@lutheransummermusic.org

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We agree with the quote attributed to Martin Luther that next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. Lutherans have always been known for excellent music during worship. It is so appropriate to instill its importance in our youth. We support LSM because it allows those who attend AND all of us to appreciate the gift of music within the Church!

Mark and Kathy Helge, Rockford, IL

A heartfelt thank you to all of the donors listed below who contributed to the LSM Annual and Endowment Funds during the last fiscal year. This year your gifts helped us pivot quickly from a live, month-long academy to the many virtual programs we offered this summer and will continue to offer during the fall and winter. Ultimately, because of your generosity we were able to stay connected and grow as a community – a precious gift during these times of isolation.

Donor Honor Roll

Thank you!

October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020 $100,000+

Anonymous † Mark and Kathy Helge

$10,000 – $49,999

Anonymous Martin and Jill Baumgaertner The Christopher Family Foundation Richard Duesenberg The Rupert Dunklau Foundation The ElJay Foundation Linda and Robert Kempke Lutheran Arts The Mundt Foundation Dieter and Pam Nickel Donald and Janet † Prahlow Charles and Mary Sukup Dr. Ben and Reba Williams **

$5,000 – $9,999

Steven and Karen Anderson Brian and Kim Becker Chad Fothergill* and Justin Glasgow David Johnston David and Cynthia Krause ** Peter and Nancy McIntyre ** Jami* and Sarah McLaren Metropolitan New York Synod of the ELCA Michael and Sharon Mullins ** Dr. Sallie Streib ** Ralph Wasch Alfred and Barbara Wiemann **

$2,000 – $4,999

Glenn and Dorothy Burroughs John and Beth Nelson Chase Donald and Deborah Christian Nancy Dickerson William and Christine Drotning ** Melody Drumm* Tracy Elftmann

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William † and Beverly Heyne James and Debbie Hushagen Rev. Keith and Pamela Killinger ** Rev. Richard and Mary Koehneke ** Norman and Elda Held Donor Fund Thomas and Sylvia Luekens Craig Mueller and Ernest Vasseur Kenneth and Cindy Mueller C.B. Rykken Kathleen and Thomas Schmidt ** Kurtis and Becky Schultz Traust Consulting Leroy and Jane Wilke Allison* and Gary Yee **

$1,000 – $1999

James and Joanne Albers Mary Anna Anderson Thomas Bandar and Anne Marie Frohnmayer Matthew* and Krista* Bernthal Lynn Blackledge Mark Boelke* Mary Bricker ** Karl and Daniele Bruhn Michael Dorner Mark and Rebecca Duesenberg ** Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Philip † and Betty Gehring Susan Gobien Dr. John Groerich* Michael and Jeanne Held ** Dan* and Emily Hellerich Paul and Diane Jacobson Dietrich* and Carly Jessen Nancy Jones and Michael Hovland ** Jeanine Krause* Lissa Leege* and Frank D’Arcangelo ** Cheryl Lemmons ** John and Joyce Povlacs Lunde Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Palos Heights

Karl* and Jill Maurer Susan Messerli Karin Swenson-Moore and Nicholas Moore ** Alan and Carolyn Morrisson Rev. Richard and Kathleen Mueller Ronald and Janet Mueller ** Glenn and Patricia Ohlmann ** Dr. Mark* and Ann Oswood Melba Panhorst George and Andrea Pauli ** Michael and Dawn Rickman Robert and Helen Rowe Evelyn Schlichting William Schlichting Jim and Joanne Schubarth ** Nancy Tagge David and Joan Totten Linda Warren

Norman and Kathy Porath ** Karen Rayapati ** Evangeline Rimbach James and Stephanie Rindelaub Chris and Kim Rodel Rev. Mark and Janet Roock Al Senske Leathia Siewert ** Dolly and Mac Smith** Scott and Jane Sodergren ** Allan and Letitia Spelbring ** Richard and Judith Steinbrueck Frank Stubbs and Tom Lee Hildred and Edward Tornberg Rueben and Mary Walter ** James and Kathleen Wind ** Jeffrey and Claudia Wood **

$500 – $999

William and Deborah Anderson ** Barron and Carole Lea Arenson Dorothy Bass and Mark Schwehn ** Rodney and Jan Bathke John and Carol Beilharz ** Soren Bjornstad* Craig Blomquist ** Carla Blumberg Randy and Connie Burmeister Richard and Sandra Carlson Marc and Christine Chason ** Ann Clark Cheryl Dieter Erin Dillane* Judy Duda Lisa and Kevin Ehlert ** William and Gail Eifrig Robert and Susan Ellefson Shirley Espeland Rev. William Fackler Federated Mutual Insurance Co. Lee Duty

Arlene Avischious William Beermann Michael Beert and Rachel Handlin* ** Cole Burger* and Karen Wu Rev. Mark and Rosalind Burger ** Jeffrey and Dawn Daehn L. George and Debra Detweiler Robert and Deborah Dillane ** Eleanor Dowson-Bossart Margaret Garmatz Greg and Jenny Gastler ** Robin High Rev. Susie and Martin Hill* Rev. Donald and Margaret Hinchey Elise Hoermann Rev. Paul and Donna Hoffman ** Marvin and Shirley Huls David and Patricia Leege ** The Lilly Endowment, Inc. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Roseville Paul Neukirch **

$200 – $499

David and Carol Finanger Martha Fisher Ronald Fossell ** Michael and Susan Fuchs Becky Graef Eric and Pauline Gruenler Jean Marie Hartwell ** Ronald and Arlene Hauser Rolf and Lois Hedberg ** David and Carolyn Hellerich ** Mr. and Mrs. Danny Holliday Jane and Jim Hunder Scott and Dora Hyslop ** Institute for Liturgical Studies Helen Iverson-Metzger Rev. Roland and Suzan Jank ** David & Lisa Johnson ** James Klein James and Sarah Klein Philip Klintworth ** Susan Kreitz Gregory and Barb Krohn Jill Kuehnert* Jason Laine* Daniel and Julia Lehmann Marcia and Cedric Lofdahl Michael and Mary Alice Long ** Stephen and Karen Maynard Jay and Cynthia McLaren ** Susanna Mennicke* Virginia and Mark Meyer Jean Minsch Robert and Marilyn Mohling ** Fred and Brandee Moore Keith and Ann Nelson ** John Nuechterlein Rev. Louis and Gloria Nuechterlein Jennifer* and Lee Ott William and Kathleen Parsons Carol Quigg Carolyn Riehl ** Rev. Hilbert and Joan Riemer Robert and Lois Rimbo John and Connie Schoening ** Seattle Seachordsmen Pamela and Don Seidelmann ** Rev. Martin and Joanne Seltz ** Ed and Karen Seykowski Rev. Warren Shoberg Clarance Smith and Denise Kettelberger Stephen and Kristine Sneeringer ** Dr. Alan and Pamela Stewart William Stewart James and Sylvia Streufert ** Thrivent Daniel and Linda Tsui ** William and Barbara Urbrock Robert Wallace and Lucy Frazier-Wallace ** Karen Warren † Joel and Deanna Wehrspann ** Max and Ardith Wessler Peter and Carol Wessler ** Zachary Westermeyer* Karen Wilkerson ** Stanley and Karla Woell Rev. Theodore and Abigail Wuerffel **

$100 – $199

Mark and Darcy Ahlman ** Nathan* and Jennifer* Baker-Trinity Beverly Baumann Richard and Hazel Bimler ** Carla Borchardt John and Sue Brandt ** William and Beverly Braun **

Jennifer and Stephen Bryan* Dr. Richard Carlson ** Bob and Judy Carpenter Debra Cartwright Marilyn Dielmann Karen Doering Margie Drumm ** Phyllis Eggers Richard and Sharon Engdahl Mary Jo Erickson Susan Evans Janyce Flanery ** Gene Fortune Stephanie* and John Fretham Reid Froiland Victor and Marilyn Gebauer David and Karen Grote Herbert and Barbara Guenther ** Rev. and Mrs. John Halvorson ** Michael and Kirsten Heggeseth Jeff* and Holly Held Richard and Deann Hilfiker ** Robert and Jennifer Hobby Kenneth and Ellen Hockman Rob and Linda Hofstad ** David and Carole Hoyem Wayne and Laurell Huber Adam and Valerie* Hughes Carolyn Jennings Rev. Brian Johnson Timothy and Monica Knauss ** Jean Krause Esther Long Patsy Magnuson Elaine Mann David and Katherine Mennicke ** Joyce Mennicke Jonathan Miller and Barbara Chapman ** Karl and Carolyn Moyer Sandra Nekola Karl and Joan Nordstrom Steve and Lisa Oelfke ** Gretchen Olson-Kopp Gordon and Lois Peacock Ellen Perelli-Minetti Janet and Randy Peterson Mel and Eileen Piehl John and Gwen Poncher Amy Radil Rodney and Dawn Rathmann ** Helen Reinkensmeyer Arlen and Arlene Reynolds Robert Satterlee Charles and Marcia Schaner ** Michael Schaner* Rev. Dr. Donald and Ruth Schedler Michael and Diana Scheer ** Ralph and Dorothy Schultz Frank and Mary Senn ** Rev. Edward and Nancy Sheehan ** Nancy Siverson ** Wayne and Barb Sodergren Daniel Squires Virginia Stamey-Johnson John Sutherland* Nicholas and Theresa Thomas ** Rev. Richard and Sandra Lee Tietjen ** Lydia Volz Dwight Weaver* Rev. Paul Weber ** Roger and Barbara Wesby ** Chris and Jill Westermeyer ** Donald and Patricia Whelpley ** Gregory White and Willa Henigman ** Andrew Whitfield and Spencer Martin

Sara and Chris Wilder James and Susan Williamson ** Charis Wuerffel*

$1 – $99

Kait Ahlschwede* Jerry and Kathy Ball Paul and Helen Baumgartner Perry and Sarah Beaver ** Betty and Orie Beltz Donald and Barbara Berg Erika* and Oliver Bergh Jerry and Cheryl Bleick ** Ruth Blundell Jean Boehler Ilse Bolliger Richard Brauer Betsy Brown ** Jonathan* and Nicole Busarow Zach Busch* Siri Caltvedt* Randy and Jeanne Castello ** Johanna Christensen* Ann Combs Joan Coombs Daniel and Carolyn Dauner Marva Dawn Karen Ann Dekko ** Carolyn Deuel Keith and Carol Dicke Roberta Diesner Russell and Joyce Doebler Richard and Ruth Doty ** David & Christine Dux ** Nathan and Marlene Eickmann Mary Erickson Sandy Erickson Duane Esterly Olinda Fink Connon Price and Karen Fossum ** Ralph and Marillyn Freeman Ralph Furst Lance and Tina Georgeson ** Charles German Rick and Linda Glasgow Rev. Gary and Miriam Gould ** Bonnie Gruber Judy Haakons Clifford and Dorothy Haaland Kyle Hasse* Frederick and Nancy Hausman ** Ardath Heard Maria Hedberg* Katie Engquist Henefield* Brian and Grace Hennig ** Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Horton Laura Hughes* Bill Hunnex Rev. James and Nadine Ilten ** Rev. and Mrs. Donald Jacobson ** Beverly Jedynak James and Kathy Chase Johnson Johanna Johnson ** LaVonne Johnson Joanna Jones ** Karen Kinyon Hannah Knauss* Dale and Sharleen Kohrs Georgianne Kornfuehrer Dennis and Alice Kosloski ** Travis and Carol Lackey Lilita Lassen-Ward ** Matthew and Jane Linder ** Lois Linzmaier Rev. Dr. Robert Maltzahn

Please direct any listing errors or omissions to Lisa Hartwig at lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org

Sara Mannes Coral and Philip Mason Margaret Matlack ** Phyllis Mattill Shannon McCarthy Carol McDermott ** Ryan McDermott* Gladys Mees Brita Moore* Jan Moore Corrine Muske Rev. James Muske Robert and Phyllis Narveson Christian and Carla Nelson ** Rev. and Mrs. David Nelson ** Janet Niederloh Faith Ann Noe James O’Brien Sharon Ocker Paul and Sharri Olsen Judith Olson Karen and Jeffrey Pawlak ** Paul Peterson J.M. Platte Rev. Lynn and Karla Podoll ** David and Ann Preus Rolland and Sharon Preuss Rev. G. Lee Kluth Gary and Rebecca Prior ** Dorothy Richterkessing John and Harriet Roberts Lyle Robie ** Christine Rogers ** Nicholas Ross* Kaia Sand* Robert and Joanne Saunders ** Christopher Scheer* Jean Schneider ** Mark Steven Schroeter Lois and José Seijo Margaret Shaw Siegfried Siefkes Rev. Robert and Martha Siekmann ** Rolf Smeby Lawrence Sohn Berkley and Laura Guse Kristina Rodel Sorum Shirley Sutherland Corinne Thorsen Tim and Julie Trude ** Dr. Christopher and Betsy Ullrich Barbara Unger Herb and Gwen Velazquez ** Kenneth and Julie Voss ** Timothy and Lisa Walker ** Carol Waltz Sarah Weissenbuehler Lara West* Paul and Lisa Westermann ** Rev. Dr. Paul and Sally Westermeyer John and Marian Wuertz Chelsea Yamin * LSM Alumni ** Parent of LSM Alumni † Deceased

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New LSM Archives

In anticipation of LSM’s 40th anniversary we are creating new archival collections on the LSM website for each year. The LSM Archives will include photos, rosters, concert programs, worship bulletins, and marketing materials.

We need your help to add photos and other materials!

Visit www.lsmacademy.org/lsm-archives to see the collection in progress, and email any additions to alumni@lutheransummermusic.org LSM thanks Laura Potratz, LSM alumna and faculty member, for her significant volunteer efforts to collect and digitize LSM archival materials.

Sponsorship opportunities exist for the LSM Archives project and would enable us to digitize historic LSM recordings and videos in the future.

I attended LSM as a student for four years, and served as an intern for three. I have also visited four Festival Weeks which equals eleven years of participating in this uplifting community of music and faith. I support LSM because it has opened a door for me to a world I didn’t know existed. I’ve participated in large groups and classes only to realize that there is so much more to learn. Because of LSM I have been able to better know myself. This would never have been possible without the magnificent faculty members, the amazing students, and the breath-taking music.

Jason Laine, LSM 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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Osage, MN

LSM 2021 June 27–July 25

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY Open to students grades 8-12 Now welcoming new students into the LSM Community! Join the many young musicians already planning on a life-changing summer of Musical Excellence, Welcoming Community, and Meaningful Worship at LSM 2021!

OFFERING AREAS OF STUDY IN Strings Woodwinds Brass Percussion

Voice Piano Organ Composition

ELECTIVE OFFERINGS INCLUDE Musical Theatre Conducting Chapel Choir

Jazz Ensemble Handbells Church Music

Apply by December 31st for the lowest application fee of the year!

Complete the online application by December 31st to take advantage of a $25 application fee.

Apply online at www.lsmacademy.org/apply.

Nominate a Student at www.lsmacademy.org/nominate.

Now providing Risk-Free Applications We want to eliminate the financial risk for students and their families during this still uncertain time as they consider joining us for LSM 2021. For that reason, LSM is offering a full refund of all payments made, including deposit and application fee, until April 1, 2021 should a student withdraw early for any reason.

New Fundraising Tool We also know that traditional fundraising opportunities may look different this year, and are thrilled to introduce a new crowdfunding tool for enrolled students, which can be requested and set up by LSM staff for your convenience.

Donations made toward a student’s tuition will go directly to LSM and be automatically counted toward Matching Fund opportunities to reduce out-of-pocket tuition significantly.

www.lsmacademy.org (612) 879-9555 lsm@lutheransummermusic.org

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LUTHERAN

SUMMER

MUSIC ACADEMY & FESTIVAL P.O. Box 8687 Minneapolis, MN 55408–0687

www.lsmacademy.org (612) 879-9555 lsm@lutheransummermusic.org