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Get to Know Us
At LSM Performing Arts, we strive to provide programs for youth and adults to obtain performing arts training and performance experience. Character, social development, leadership, self discipline, and the pursuit of excellence are key ingredients of our programs that translate well beyond music and art, and into all aspects of our lives. LSM is committed to enriching the lives of its membership and community by developing incredible individuals through the gift of art.
“Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well”
Lord Chesterfield
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LSM World is proud to present their 2025 program, โDETROITโ
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LSM West is proud to present their 2025 program, โThe Oregon Trailโ
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LSM East is proud to present their 2025 program, โCanons and Cannonsโ
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Introducing our 2024/2025 Board of Directors!
LSMโs Board of Directors supports the work of LSM Performing Arts Inc. and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance to the organization. Each member of the LSM Board of Directors serve as trusted advisors to the Executive Director/CEO and their administrative staff as they develop and implement LSMโs strategic plan.
LSMโs board is comprised of individuals with significant experience in the field of music education or the nonprofit sector, and are prominent figures in the communities we serve.
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Weโve got Lauren!!!!!
Lauren Schnicke-Heiden is finishing up her degree in Music Education with Honors from Grand Valley State University. She has been on staff at Kent City High School since 2020, serving as visual caption head in the fall and ensemble director for Kent City Indoor since its inaugural season. She has also worked around the state with various bands, teaching visual, music, and training drum majors.
Lauren spent the โ18 and โ19 summers marching euphonium at Legends Drum and Bugle corps, as well as the summers of โ22 and โ23 as a drum major at Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps. She has also spent one season on the Laker Marching Band Drumline. Lauren recently got married to Jackson, whom she met marching drum corps. She has a passion for performance, drive, and belonging. She is so excited to be a part of the LSM family!
Register for LSM Westโs Experience Camps TODAY at www.lsmperformingarts.com/audition
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[Zack Novicki] is currently the Associate Director of Bands for the Southgate Community School District, where he oversees the districtโs award-winning marching band and winter guard programs.ย ย
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Serving as a member of the WGI Winds Advisory Board since the inception of the winds division in 2015, Zack has played a small role shaping the Winds activity into what it is today.ย He actively serves as a member of the WGI Winds Steering Committee, which is responsible for the evaluation of scoring systems, philosophies, and ongoing instructor education for the Winds activity. Zack has also hosted multiple educational sessions at WGIcon, the marching artsโ largest professional development conference. ย
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Zack is the owner of Novicki Music & Design LLC, where he works as a designer and consultant with several pageantry arts programs throughout the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica. ย
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[Devin Scicluna] is a music educator, performer, and composer/arranger in the Southeast Michigan area. He is currently a Director of Bands in the Van Buren Public School District in Belleville, Michigan.
Devin received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Eastern Michigan University, and also currently serves as the principal trombonist for the Motor City Brass Band and as the Music Caption Head for the Southgate Anderson Marching Band.
[Melinda Novicki] has been teaching with LSM since 2015 and also performed as a clarinetist in LSM ensembles from 2014 to 2018. She is currently a band director in Southgate Community Schools, working with students in grades 5-12. ย
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In addition to music and marching, her performing arts background also includes equestrian vaulting, a sport of gymnastics and dance on horseback.
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Melinda graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Music Education and loves sharing the power and joy of music making with her students.
Register NOW to be a part of history at lsmperformingart.com/audition
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[Frank Rasizzi] joined LSM as a performer in 2018 and has been more and more excited for theย season to start back up every year since! Between band class in school, high school marching band, LSM, and now pursuing a degree in music education at Wayne State University, music has been ingrained in him for a long time!
When Frank isnโt working, performing, or at school, he really enjoys catching up with friends, gaming, and spending time outdoors!
Frank has served in key roles on the educational staffs of both the Southgate Anderson Marching Band and Airport Marching Band, and is thrilled to step into this new position within LSM!
[Jose Angel] has been performing for various musical and marching ensembles since 2012, including the Southgate Anderson Band Program, the Eastern Michigan University Marching Band, and the Henry Ford College Jazz Band. He has also been a performer for LSM Winds since 2015, and has served on the Board of Directors as Treasurer since June of 2022.
Jose is currently a music and visual instructor for the Southgate Anderson Marching Band, and has been on the instructional staff for the Airport Marching Band, Livonia Churchill Marching Chargers, and Livonia Franklin Marching Patriots.
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After changing his major 3 years into an accounting degree, Jose is now pursuing a degree in Music Composition at Henry Ford College. When not completely immersed in all things band, Jose likes to spend his free time unwinding by participating in a film club, reading, rock climbing, and experimenting with new hobbies! He hopes to use his diverse background, education, and recent experience to help bring new and exciting ideas to our organization!
Those looking for an affordable educational and performance opportunity in SE Michigan should register NOW at www.lsmperformingarts.com/audition
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