On January 23, Arts Academy alumna Carol Jantsch will return to Interlochen to perform John Williams’ Tuba Concerto alongside the Arts Academy orchestra.
As a high school student at the Arts Academy, Carol earned a place in Interlochen lore with her notable performance on the public radio program “From the Top,” which was recorded from the Interlochen campus. She played a flawless rendition of Rimsky Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee.” On the tuba. Dressed in a bumblebee costume. It was a moment of greatness - but one that has now been eclipsed by her other accomplishments.
After graduating from Interlochen in 2002, Carol went on to attend the University of Michigan. In 2006, while still a senior in college, she earned a position as the principal tuba for the Philadelphia Orchestra, becoming the first female tuba player in a major symphony orchestra.
As she visits campus this month, Carol will not only rehearse with the orchestra but will teach several master classes and discuss her successful career with a major symphony.
Coming in February’s eCrescendo: see footage from Carol’s visit including rehearsals, master classes and interviews.
LIVE WEBCAST: the performance will be streamed live online at 7:30 p.m.
To view the performance, visit the Arts Academy homepage a few minutes
before the performance and click the webcast link.