Video: Arts Academy 50th: Peter Sotos, Alumnus
Peter Sotos (IAA '83), music attorney, talks about a love of history that was sparked while he was a student at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Video: Arts Academy 50th: Elaine Douvas, Alumna
Elaine Douvas (IAA '70), oboe instructor at The Juilliard School, remembers the creative community that she discovered at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Video: Arts Academy 50th: The Reverend Martha S. Jacobi LSCW, Alumna
Martha Jacobi (IAA '73) talks about the friendships that were formed during her time at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Video: Arts Academy 50th: Alison Scott-Williams, Alumna
Alison Scott-Williams (IAA '85), Associate Vice President for Diversity and Campus Life at The Juilliard School, reflects on her experiences at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Video: Arts Academy 50th: Drew McVety, Alumnus
Drew McVety (IAA '83), actor, musician and composer, reflects on coming to Interlochen Arts Academy.
Looking Forward: Theatre at Interlochen Arts Academy
As part of the 50th celebrations, each arts area director will share their vision for the future of their program. In this first installment we hear from the director of the theatre program, Bill Church.
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Pioneers of a New Frontier: Opening Convocation Address by Jeffrey S. Kimpton
Interlochen President Jeffrey Kimpton welcomes the students of Interlochen Arts Academy's 50th year. The title, "Pioneers of a New Frontier," is a direct reference to Joseph Maddy's opening speech at the first year of the Academy.
Academy 1962 Opening Convocation: Faculty Introductions
In a recording from the first Academy Convocation in 1962, Joseph Maddy and Don Th. Jaeger introduce trustees and members of the new faculty and staff.
Academy 1962 Opening Convocation: Marten ten Hoor Speech
Marten ten Hoor, a retired professor of philisophy from the University of Alabama, presents the rationale and objectives of the new Academy curriculum in his speech at the first opening convocation in fall of 1962.