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LSM 2024

Full Session: June 30-July 28 | Half Session*: June 30-July 14 | Grades 8-12 | Valparaiso University, IN

*Half Session waitlist only for 2024

How to Enroll

  • Your online application includes submitting a video audition link. See Audition Requirements.

  • Once your application is completed, LSM Admissions will contact you to confirm your enrollment. Confirm your attendance with a deposit of $250, due within 30 days of acceptance to secure your place. 

  • If you’ve already started an application or fully enrolled, visit your LSM Dashboard to complete your application, make changes to your enrollment details or payments toward your tuition.

2024 Enrollment Update

We’re so glad you’re interested in LSM 2024! Capacity for this summer is filling. Please note:

  • Full Session applicants will be prioritized for final openings. Half Session applicants will be added to a waitlist. Curious about the Full Session vs. Half Session? Learn more in our FAQ.

  • Certain studios are also filling fast. Current availability:

Best Availability: Bassoon, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium/Baritone, Flute, Horn, Oboe, Trumpet, Violin

Limited Availability: Cello, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Tuba, Viola, Voice

Waitlist Started: Piano

We encourage you to apply now, and we will be in touch with you regarding availability and options.

We look forward to connecting with you about LSM 2024!

“I am who I am because of LSM. Almost every day I reference something from LSM or rely on the experience and growth I gained at LSM.”

- LSM Alum

Application Fee Schedule & Deadlines

  • WAIVED if application is received by October 31, 2023.

  • $25 if application is received between November 1 - December 31, 2023.

  • $50 if application is received between January 1-February 29, 2024.

  • $75 if application is received between March 1-April 30, 2024.

  • **$150 LATE REGISTRATION** if application is received between May 1-15, 2024. Final application deadline is May 15, 2024.

Questions?

  • Contact LSM Admissions! We are happy to answer any questions about the program and the application process. Email, call, or text and we will be back in touch soon.

Audition Requirements

  • One vocal solo work demonstrating technical skills and musical expression

    Keyboard accompaniment is preferable

  • One instrumental solo work demonstrating technical skills and musical expression

    Two major and two minor scales

    Keyboard accompaniment is preferable, unless not required by the score

  • Demonstrate technical skills and musical expression on 2-3 percussion instruments, which may include snare, mallet instruments, and timpani.

    Two major and two minor scales (if including a mallet instrument).

  • One solo work demonstrating technical skills and musical expression

    Two piano/organ major and two minor scales

    Keyboard students are required to participate in a large ensemble and must submit one solo work on another instrument or voice. Less experienced vocalists may sing a one-octave scale on "la" and the melody of a familiar hymn or folk tune.

  • One or two solo works demonstrating range of technical skills and musical expression

  • One or two solo works demonstrating range of technical skills and musical expression

  • Students who are auditioning for primary composition placement must submit:

    Two sample manuscripts of their original work. Manuscripts can be sent via email or mail and will not be returned. All submissions must be in written form; recordings will not be accepted.

    An audition recording of their secondary instrument or voice for large ensemble placement.

Refunds

If a student withdraws:

  • On or before April 1, 2024: a 100% refund will be provided for families less the deposit and application fee. Local funds from churches or other community organizations will also be refunded as requested.

  • On or before May 15, 2024: a 50% refund will be provided for families less the deposit and application fee. Local funds from churches or other community organizations will also be refunded as requested.

  • On or before June 1, 2024: 25% of all non-match eligible payments received, less the deposit and application fee will be refunded. Local funds from churches or other community organizations will also be refunded as requested.

  • On or before June 15, 2024: Match eligible funds are refundable to churches and organizations only. No other refunds will be provided.

ONCE THE ACADEMY IS IN SESSION, in any event that you are dismissed or you decide to withdraw for any reason, fees will not be refunded.  It will be your responsibility to repay or otherwise keep good faith with congregations or other persons who contributed financial support directly to you.  Lutheran Music Program is not responsible for repayment or refund of any funds which were not awarded directly by the Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival.