Christmas at Luther Music Showcase Day

Luther College invites you and your family to the 44th annual Christmas at Luther performance and visit event.

The schedule is flexible, with many activities to choose throughout the day. Tailor you experience to get the most out of your time on campus, culminating in dinner and a full Christmas at Luther performance.

Morning Activities (9:30 a.m. arrival)

Talent scholarship auditions - music and theater*
Live music from Luther ensembles
Conversations with Luther music faculty and students
Campus tour
Complimentary lunch

*Auditions - 2026 Applicants Only

Complete a Luther College application for admission and the Music Scholarship Application as soon as possible. Your audition will be scheduled once your application file is complete.

Afternoon Activities (1 p.m. arrival)

Note: Arrive by 12:30 p.m. and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria
Performance preview of Christmas at Luther
Session choices include a jazz rehearsal, symphonic band rehearsal, and a study away info session.
Christmas at Luther: Behind the Scenes
Scholarship and financial aid info session

Evening Activities

Complimentary dinner and tickets to the performance for you and up to two guests

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 25 at 4 p.m. Central Time.

To register, please complete the following form.
* = Required field

Student Information

Student first/given name*

Student preferred first name*

Student last/family name*

Student email address*

Student birthdate*

Year you plan to enter college*

This event is reserved for current high school juniors and seniors. We would love to help you find the right visit experience at Luther College. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 563-387-1287 or email visitevents@luther.edu.

Have you submitted an application to Luther College?*

Yes

No

Student Contact Information

Student mailing address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Student mobile phone*
(required for contacting you about your visit if updates/changes need to be communicated)

Would you like to receive admissions updates via text message?*

Yes

No

Academic Information

You plan to enter college as a*

What college/university are you transferring from?

Primary academic interest*

Secondary academic interest*

Current or most recent school*
(Please start typing the name of the school you currently attend, then select it from the list that appears. Please allow a few seconds for the list to populate once you start typing. If you can't find your school, type 'I did not find my school code'. If you are home schooled, start typing home school, then select 'Home School (Luther)' from the list.)

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/guardian first/given name*

Parent/guardian last/family name*

Relationship*

Parent/guardian email address*

Parent/guardian mobile phone*

Plan Your Visit

Please indicate your arrival time*

Morning (9:30 a.m.)

Afternoon (1 p.m.)

Evening (3 p.m.)

Please list the number of guests who will accompany you (do not include yourself).

Due to limited ticket availability, you are allowed to bring up to two guests. Seating for the concert is assigned, so if the number in your party changes, please contact the Admissions Office at 563-387-1287 or visitevents@luther.edu:*

Guest 1

First/given name*

Last/family name*

Guest 2

First/given name*

Last/family name*

Does anyone in your party have mobility restrictions?*

Yes

No

What would be helpful during your visit (e.g., wheelchair, avoiding stairs, periodic rest, etc.)?

Morning Arrival

Morning activities will include a Faculty and current Norse meet and greet and walking campus tour.

Would you like to schedule an audition for a Talent Scholarship during your visit?*

Yes

No

Morning activities will include a Faculty and current Norse meet and greet and walking campus tour.

Please indicate the auditions you would like to schedule*

You may choose up to two auditions
Instrumental auditions require 60 minutes each; voice and theatre auditions require 30 minutes each.

Please indicate the auditions you would like to schedule*

You may choose up to two auditions
Instrumental auditions require 60 minutes each; voice and theatre auditions require 30 minutes each.

First Weston Noble Music Scholarship audition

Second Weston Noble Music Scholarship audition

Theatre scholarship audition

Audition instrument/vocal part for first audition*

Audition instrument/vocal part for second audition*

Musicians auditioning for the Weston Noble Music Scholarship must
1) Be an applicant to Luther College
2) Submit the Music Scholarship Application
3) Review and prepare the audition requirements in advance

Non-applicants will not be able to access the Music Scholarship Application. If you have not already done so, please take time now to complete these required steps. No auditions may be scheduled until these steps have been completed.

For theatre scholarships, be sure to review the audition requirements in advance.

Please indicate the afternoon activity in which you would like to participate:

Music tour + study away opportunities

Side-by-side Jazz rehearsal

Symphonic Band rehearsal

What instrument do you play? (list one)*

Afternoon Arrival

Additional activities will include the welcome and performance preview and a behind the scenes look at the production.

Please indicate the afternoon activity in which you would like to participate:

Music tour + study away opportunities

Side-by-side Jazz rehearsal

Symphonic Band rehearsal

What instrument do you play? (list one)*

Evening Arrival

Evening activities will include a behind the scenes look at the production, complimentary catered dinner, and tickets to Christmas at Luther. Accompanying guests will attend a financial aid Q&A session while students attend the behind the scenes.

If you take part in the morning and/or afternoon activities, it is assumed that you will also be attending the dinner and the concert. If you do not plan to attend either of those activities, please indicate this in the Special requests.

Other Information

Special requests (e.g., accessible seating, special dining needs):

What activities would you like to pursue as a student at Luther College?

Intercollegiate athletics: Tell us your sports and positions.
Music ensembles: What instrument or vocal part?
Fine arts: Theatre, dance, or visual arts?

Please tell us who is completing this form*

I am the visiting student registering for myself

I am the parent, legal guardian, or other family member registering on behalf of the visiting student

I am the counselor, coach, or other person registering on behalf of the visiting student

Your name*

Your email address*