Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students. Students come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in joyful music-making and build a supportive and welcoming community, living together on a college campus. During the day, students receive advanced musical instruction through large ensembles (Festival Choir, Band and Orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, and elective classes (such as musical theatre, composition, church music, jazz band, conducting, music therapy).

In the evenings, students attend recitals, evening prayer services, and social events with their friends. LSM 2025 takes place at Valparaiso University in Indiana from June 22-July 20* (Full Session) or June 22-July 6 (Half Session) and is open to students who have completed grades 8-12. *Early check-outs will be coordinated for students attending the LCMS National Youth Gathering. To learn more, watch this LSM Experience Video, view this digital brochure, or go to LSMacademy.org/program.