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A community often has someone who has been lovingly immersed in it for so many decades, that they possess more than its collective knowledge. At Interlochen we call him Byron Hanson.

"Interlochen showed me that a profession in the arts was an actual possibility," says alumnus Roger Thomas who studied metalsmithing and ceramics at Interlochen.

Poet, teacher, artist: This frequent Interlochen collaborator brings her wealth of experience to campus to both inspire and be inspired.

Bryan Cogman translated his studies in theatre to a thriving career in the entertainment business.

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all who participated!

 Only a handful of individuals have had the sacred honor of performing taps at presidential funerals. Two Interlochen alumni, Sgt. Keith Clark and Sgt. Maj. Woodrow “Woody” English, share this distinct experience.

We're holding regional auditions for Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school and Interlochen summer arts programs. Register now to attend an audition in a city near you!

Be a part of Interlochen—no matter where you are. Check out our new Engagement portal.

Show Tunes with Kate Botello is a new weekly program on Interlochen Public Radio that highlights the best of Broadway (and sometimes beyond).

Interlochen Center for the Arts President Jeffrey S. Kimpton received the Jeffrey Lawrence Award on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the 2015 Arts Schools Network conference in Seattle.

Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra will perform works by notable young American composers on June 5, 2016, at David Geffen Hall in New York City.

Instructor of English as a Language Eleanor Liu Robinson talks about the lessons she learned during her year teaching English in China.

Which Way to Paradise: Struggle and Promise Up North takes a deeper look at growth in Northern Michigan, and how it's affecting residents.

Interlochen Arts Academy will be hosting a NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in the Phoenix Theatre from 1-3 p.m.

The Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers will hold its fall meeting at Interlochen Center for the Arts Oct. 3, featuring seminars, workshops, a jazz performance and a keynote address by Interlochen alumna Dr. Holly Gilbert.

Interlochen's new Director of Dance Joseph Morrissey talks about his vision for the brand-new production, his own love of Tchaikovsky and what people can expect to see onstage this holiday season.

Garrett Borns' advice for young artists is to focus on the work. "It’s easy to get caught up in the social media game ... but what you need to focus on is getting your best work out there."

Give her 60 minutes, and Interlochen's Coordinator of Campus Tours will give you nine decades of fascinating facts.

In this issue of Crescendo we look at the ghosts of Interlochen buildings past, and some of the newer facilities that replaced them.

 Aaron Dworkin is passionate about giving students at University of Michigan, where he is the new Dean of Music & Theatre, the tools they need to follow whatever path they choose.

"Les Preludes" by the numbers

On August 6, 1962, the National Music Camp orchestra and dancers performed at the White House.

What have Interlochen Arts Campers been eating this summer? Here's a look at the numbers.