On the heels of the Orchestra, Band and Choir tour in March, several other Academy groups hit the road – and took to the air – in April. Dancers, organists, filmmakers and jazz musicians continued the effort to reconnect with alumni and perform...
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Six concerts. Six cities. 52 adults. 207 Musicians. 2,200 miles. 2,250 boxed meals. The numbers tell an important part of the story about the Academy’s 2012 music tour. Specifically, it was big, comparable in size to the groups that Joe Maddy...
After months of preparation and planning, the music tour marking the Academy’s 50th year will finally commence in March. Over nine days, the Academy orchestra, band and choir will perform six concerts in six cities. Academy and Camp alumni...
As the Arts Academy gears up for several months of 50th anniversary celebrations, the students in the comparative arts and...
Dr. Robert D. Ross (IAC 68-70) is a professor of pediatrics at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and was elected president of the Society of Pediatric Cardiology Training Program Directors. Dr. Ross also serves as a...
Being the only chemistry teacher at an arts school can be lonely at times. I love teaching chemistry and work with incredible people, but unlike my arts faculty colleagues, I don’t have as many opportunities to talk about my subject with...
The alternative rock band Guster has visited Interlochen several times in recent years, and in each visit they have invited a camp musician to perform with them on stage. This year, with their post-camp performance scheduled in September, Guster...
Jeffrey Kimpton, president of Interlochen Center for the Arts, introduces the February 2011 issue of Crescendo, discusses a recent school-wide project exploring freedom of expression and highlights the upcoming festivities surrounding the 50th...
Opening Convocation of the 49th Year of Interlochen Arts Academy
September 4, 2010
Jeffrey Kimpton, president of Interlochen Center for the Arts
Good evening everyone. On behalf of the entire Interlochen community, our...
A short video message from Jeffrey Kimpton, president of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Mr. Kimpton introduces the theme for the 2010-11 Academy year.
