2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), the nation's premier faith-based music academy for high school students, is excited to announce its sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 season. The organization invites alumni, friends, family, and foundations to support LSM by investing in the future of young musicians.

At LSM, students receive advanced musical instruction and numerous performance opportunities while forming an intentional community during a four-week residency on a Lutheran college campus. Since 1981, this unique and immersive program has guided the lives of thousands of young musicians, many of whom credit LSM as the starting point for their future careers and vocations.

Your sponsorship is an investment in LSM's commitment to musical excellence, Lutheran faith, and nurturing community, providing direct support to our program. As a Performance or Studio Sponsor, you will:

• Have the option to name a 2026 performance or studio

• Receive a hand-written thank you card from the student or faculty member you are supporting

• Be invited to attend a private reception during LSM 2026 Festival Week

• Have an open invitation for a behind-the-scenes tour when LSM is in session

• Set an example of generosity and inspire those who benefit from it to one day do the same

Remaining Sponsorship Opportunities for 2026:

Livestreaming

• Faculty Recitals Live Streaming: $2,500

• Festival Week Live Streaming: $25,000

Student Electives

• Class Piano: $1,500

• Class Voice: $1,500

• Conducting: $1,500

• Music Education: $1,500

• Music Technology: $1,500

• Non-Western Music: $1,500

• Chapel Choir: $2,000

• Church Music: $2,000

• Handbells: $2,000

Other Opportunities

• Alumni Choir Director: $3,000

• Alumni Composer Commission: $3,000

• Northfield Sanctuary Recital Series: $5,000

• Alumni Gathering: $10,000

Faculty Studio Sponsorships ($2,000 Each)

• Woodwinds

  • Flute

  • Oboe

  • Bassoon

• Brass & Percussion

  • Trumpet

  • Low Brass

  • Tuba

• Voice (4)

• Strings

  • Violin (3)

  • Viola (2)

  • Cello (2)

  • Harp

• Keyboard

  • Piano (3)

  • Collaborative Piano

  • Organ (2)

Scholarship Fund

• Supporter: Any amount

• Half Scholarship: $1,500

• Full Scholarship: $3,000

Large Ensemble Performances

• Half Session Final Concert: $5,000

• Festival Band Concert: $10,000

Faculty Recitals

• Omega String Faculty: $2,000

• Movére Woodwind Faculty: $2,000

• Sine Nomine Vocal Faculty: $2,000

• Praetorius Brass: $2,000

• Faculty Recital Series: $4,000

• Faculty Organ Recital: $5,000

Special Student Recitals

• Chamber Ensemble Recitals: $2,000

• Composition Recital: $2,000

• Concerto Audition: $2,000

• Jazz Ensemble Concert: $3,000

• Musical Theatre Performance: $4,000

• Organ Recital: $5,000

Worship

• Associate Cantor and Chapel Manager: $1,500

• Festival Brass: $2,000

• Festival Worship Musical Offering: $2,000

• Liturgical Composer Commission: $2,500

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To participate, please contact Lisa Hartwig, Development Officer, or make a contribution online through the Sponsorship Page. LSM deeply appreciates the generosity and vision of its donors in creating transformative opportunities for young musicians.

View the document below for a detailed list of sponsorship opportunities, including those already funded for 2025, as well as Endowed Chairs and Ongoing Sponsorships. While LSM strives to secure funding for every opportunity, we are deeply grateful for additional gifts to any listed sponsorships should donors wish to contribute further.