LSM Alums Michael Schaner (LSM 2005-2006) and Margaret Harper (LSM 2004-2005) reunited for an evening at The Second City, celebrating their 21 years of friendship that began at LSM in 2005! What a testament to the lasting relationships that are created through the shared love of music, faith, and community.

Congratulations to Kaleb (LSM 2023-2026) who was part of the Toledo Youth Jazz Orchestra debut on April 26! LSM friend Elliott (LSM 2023-2025) attended to support him.

LSM Fellow Alum '25 Obsa Kedir was featured in St. Olaf's news article on students participating in summer music academies to strengthen their skills.

LSM Alum Jasmine MacMullin (LSM '25) completed the 2026 winter season of colorguard competition on a high note! Montage, an Independent A class team in Milwaukee of which MacMullin is a part, is a semi-finalist team. MacMullin credits her experience at LSM for her confidence growth in performing abilities. Congratulations, Jasmine!

LSM Fellow Alum '25 Nathan Orcutt has been named the Drum Major of the University of Minnesota Marching Band for Season 135.

The Wilmette Quartet is excited to announce our inaugural Spring concert: “When The Stars” featuring Brahms’s Liebeslieder and Clara Schumann’s Drei gemischte Chor! Performers Maya Behiri (soprano), Zoë Kales (alto), Jordan Haas (tenor), and Aiden Kocian (bass) assisted by Cameron Akikoka and Robert Levinger will perform at 7:00pm on Saturday, April 18th at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette, Illinois.

LSM Alum Thomas Baker-Trinity (LSM '21-'25) competed in the 2026 National Trumpet Competition with the Luther College Trumpets, under the direction of Dr. John T. Cord.

Former LSM faculty member Benjamin Krause has been named the Thomas Ediger Distinguished Composer of the Year for his composition, Spaces Real or Imagined by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Krause was recognized at the 2026 MTNA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois, held March 21–25, where he performed his piece in concert on piano along with clarinetist Gary June. Congratulations, Ben!

LSM 2026 faculty member Spencer Martin and LSM Alum Karin (Dye) Moreaux (LSM 2010-2012) were reunited last week at Eden Prairie High School!

On Saturday, March 21st, YourClassical MPR and the Twin Cities American Guild of Organists co-sponsored "Bach's Birthday Bash," a celebration with five free concerts held at churches in St. Paul, MN. Several LSM alumni and faculty took part, including organ faculty Dr. Cathy Rodland, and several LSM alums singing in The Elm Ensemble's performance of motet "Jesu, meine Freude."

LSM Alum Dr. Rebecca Keller-Gardner (LSM 2011-2013) will be traveling with her ensemble, nonesuch.reedquintet, to South Bend, IN to compete in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition!

Join LSM 2026 faculty member Dr. David Cherwien on Sunday, March 29th at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest, IL!.

LSM 2025 Organ Fellow Jeremiah Knudson competed and placed second in the 2026 National Undergraduate Organ Competition this past Sunday, March 22nd.

LSM Alum Noelle Streuber-Eden (LSM 2023) has been selected to participate in the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, founded in 2013 by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute.

LSM Alum Kristina Butler (LSM 2010-2012) will present a recital at St. John's Episcopal Church in Boulder, CO at 4pm on Sunday, March 15th.

LSM alum Marko Bajzer (LSM 2004–2006) recently returned to his hometown of Rochester for the premiere of his newest orchestral work, Sky-Tinted Water, performed by the Rochester Symphony.

LSM Liturgical Composer in Residence, Anne Krentz Organ, will speak as part of the "Serving Through Song: A Music Webinar Series from Augsburg Fortress" on Thursday, February 26th at 11am CST.

LSM Festival Band Director and Director of Bands at Valparaiso University, Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler, will conduct two bands concerts on Saturday, February 21st at Valparaiso University in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Both concerts are free, and open to the public; no ticket is required.

Take advantage of the partnership between the National Lutheran Choir (NLC) and Lutheran Summer Music! For any students who register in both the NLC Conducting, Leadership, & Vocations Institute (June 14 - 18 at Augsburg University) and the LSM Academy and Festival (June 21 - July 19 at St. Olaf College) this upcoming 2026 summer season, NLC will be offering a discount on their institute cost. Please use code "LSM50" for $50 off your NLC experience this summer!

Learn more at https://www.nlca.com/summer-institute

On Wednesday, February 4th 2026, LSM faculty member Paul Morton played Taps at the World War I Monument in Washington D.C.