April 16: Step Up LSM

24-Hour Student Scholarship Drive

A record number of students are ready for Lutheran Summer Music—but over 70% need financial support to attend.

They’ve applied, auditioned, and prepared. Now they just need your support to get there.

Help the students of LSM 2026 cross the finish line on April 16. 

Give. Share. Make LSM Possible.

Donations of every size matter. You can give one time today or sign up to be a monthly donor.

  • Support a partial scholarship at any amount (one time or monthly)

  • Support a half scholarship at $1,500 ($125/month for a year)

  • Support a full scholarship at $3,000 ($250/month for a year)

Our students have applied, auditioned, booked travel, and launched fundraisers—now they just need you to help them cross the finish line. Watch the first 24 hours of LSM 2025, packed into 60 seconds, and experience the final singing of Luther’s Morning Prayer—a powerful moment of community gathered around the altar. See what your gift makes possible, and help bring students to LSM 2026 today.

Other Ways to Give

Mail a Check

Send your check to: Lutheran Music Program, PO Box 8687, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Here are some important notes and highlights of the law:

  • The distribution must be made from a traditional or Roth IRA.

  • You must be at least 70-1/2 years of age when the distribution is made.

  • Amounts given count toward your annual required minimum distribution.

  • The distribution must be made directly from the IRA to Lutheran Music Program.

Because circumstances may vary from person to person, donors should discuss plans with a professional tax advisor.

Authorize a Grant from Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

If you have created a DAF for charitable giving consider authorizing a grant to Lutheran Music Program.