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Interlochen Arts Academy will soon welcome Dr. Carolyn Watson to the conductor's stand, the first woman to lead the Academy orchestra.

This summer, Interlochen is launching a new daily photo blog where the family and friends of Interlochen campers can see what life is like in the place where art truly lives.

Founded in 1963, Interlochen Public Radio is marking its 50th year providing classical music and news to Michigan and beyond.

In the summer of 2013, the Interlochen community welcomes a new executive director for Interlochen Presents, Christopher Gruits.

Camp Alumna Linda VanSickle Smith (IAC 57-60) reminds fellow alumni, “We had our turn. Now it’s our turn to put our faith in Interlochen and help others benefit from all that Interlochen offers today.”

Three Academy students returned from South Bend Indiana with silver medals after performing in South at the 2013 Fischoff Competition, the world’s largest chamber music competition.

Torsten Johnson, a 2008 Academy graduate, will return to Interlochen this summer to perform as Hamlet in the 2013 Interlochen Shakespeare Festival.

Interlochen Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy J. Dougherty as the new Vice President of Advancement. He will begin his new role at Interlochen in June 2013.

What started 65 years ago with a train ride to the National Music Camp continues today, thanks to one family’s commitment to making a difference, one student at a time. 

Remembering Alice Mary Freudigman, December 15, 1936 -- May 3, 2013

On May 29, ten volunteers who have given twenty or more years of service to Interlochen were honored at the annual volunteer banquet.

The 2012-13 Academy year was full of remarkable student milestones, accomplishments and awards.

Interlochen Center for the Arts has launched a new and improved website with a variety of features designed to help supporters, students and families connect with the latest news, information and media from Interlochen.

At the Academy's 51st Commencement Ceremony, Jeffrey S. Kimpton addressed the class of 2013 with a speech titled "The Gifts We Are Given."

Byron Hanson highlights important events from Interlochen's past.

In the summer of 2013, filmmaker David Marek will join the Motion Picture Arts faculty to lead the digital filmmaking program.

For Marlis Mann, great music has been a constant companion throughout her life. She became an IPR supporter because it provides the classical music soundtrack that fills her home every day.