Audio and Video

In April 2013, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra visited the Interlochen campus to conclude a months-long partnership with students at Interlochen Arts Academy.

During the summer, young visual artists from all over the world travel to Interlochen, where they can refine their skills or explore new mediums of expression. Take a look at the students, faculty and creativity that happens in the visual arts program at Interlochen every summer.

In the summer of 2013, Interlochen Arts Camp launched a new six-week musical theatre program for junior students. The junior musical theatre program helps students build a foundation in acting, dancing and singing.

Young writers at Interlochen have the rare opportunity to hone own their voices and vision. Meet a few of these writers as they explore the power of language and ideas.

In June 2013, nearly 2,000 students and their families arrived on the Interlochen campus. This short video captures the transformation that happens each summer as the wooded campus is suddenly filled with young artists and creativity.

In fall 2012, the theatre department worked closely with Tony nominee Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen to produce and present their musical, [title of show].

Each summer, some of Interlochen's most accomplished young musicians compete for a chance to perform as a soloist with one of Interlochen's large ensembles. This is part one of a two part series, featuring the 2011 concerto competition.  

Paula Robinson, an American flutist who has appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic and co-founded the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, was welcomed as a guest instructor at the Summer Flute Institute at Interlochen Arts Camp 2012.

"Hold the Floor" was the first collaborative piece by this group of singer-songwriter program students.

In October 2012, a diverse group of speakers and participants gathered to ask some hard questions and discuss the future of the arts.

Spring 2012, in collaboration with the Music and Dance divisions, the Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Arts department staged a production of "West Side Story" providing an opportunity for students to explore a landmark work from the canon of American musical theatre.

Ken Ludwig, two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright, spent two weeks with students from the High School Repertory Theatre Production summer program as they worked on a production of his play Midsummer/Jersey.

Highlights from the 2012 Les Preludes, the final Camp performance yet just the beginning of a journey for so many of these young artists.

As a five year-old, Angelique saw a live performance of a cello ensemble in Haiti - and she was hooked. She started her musical career soon after on a toy cello her parents made out of cardboard. In the summer of 2012, she played in the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, a collection of musicians from widely different backgrounds who share Angelique's passion for music.

Hunter Bell, author and one of the stars of the musical [title of show] works with musical theatre students during Summer Arts Camp 2012.

The collaboration of the music of Steve Larson with Interlochen dancers was featured in the dance curriculum at Interlochen Arts Camp this summer.

"A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor, broadcasted live on NPR, was a night of music, comedy, and talent. The event showcased two Interlochen Arts Academy students who performed vocal and trumpet pieces. The sold-out concert highlighted Garrison Keillor’s creative and comical style along with several musical acts.

Catch a glimps of what Animation students are doing in one of the new Motion Picture Arts programs at Arts Camp 2012.

The 2012 “Collage” video features a collection of student performances from all arts disciplines at Interlochen Arts Camp.

Students across the arts areas took to the road to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arts Academy in an effort to reconnect with alumni and perform for new audiences across the country.

The 2012 Interlochen Summer Institute was held the week of June 16-22. The Interlochen Institute program is a one-week intensive session that provides opportunities for highly motivated students to work with world-class faculty in many arts disciplines. Students participate in daily master classes, private lessons and student and faculty performances. The Institute gives students a chance to work in a focused environment and provides a glimpse of the type of curriculum at the Arts Camp and Arts Academy. Students can choose to attend a one-week Institute as a standalone program or continue on to a multi-week program at Interlochen Arts Camp.