Of Pebbles and Ripples
From the President: Jeffrey S. Kimpton talks about visibility, buzz and our renewed commitment to national touring. |
"Grand" openings
The opening of the new Roscoe O. Bonisteel Library marked such an achievement for Interlochen that it received not one but two special ceremonies. |
A new life for a treasured instrument
When Interlochen’s cherished Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ began to fail last year, there was no question that the necessary repairs would be made. |
Writers and readers celebrate and learn
For three days in April, writers and readers from around the country converged on campus to celebrate 30 years of literary arts at Interlochen and to establish a new tradition at the first Literary Arts Symposium. |
Upgrades to summer housing to begin
An initiative from the Interlochen Board of Trustees helped raise more than $100,000 for much-needed renovations and improvements to Interlochen’s summer housing units. Whirlpool has also donated over 100 new appliances. |
Alumna helps trace evolution of jazz
In 1975, legendary trumpeter Miles Davis famously declared, "Jazz is dead." For Princeton senior Megan Summers (Academy 99-02), a budding jazz historian, Davis’ pronouncement helped inspire her thesis research into the development of jazz education in America. |
"Flight" to the top
Carol Jantsch (Camp 94-96, 98-99, Academy 99-02) wasn't surprised when she was not asked to audition for a tuba vacancy at the Philadelphia Orchestra. A position at a top-five orchestra seemed like a long-shot for a 20-year-old. |
Visual arts department welcomes a new director
Kaz McCue will soon join the Interlochen faculty as the new Director of Visual Arts. |
Alumnus helps build on four centuries of music tradition
Percussionist Keith Aleo and Zildjian are providing Interlochen students opportunities through scholarships and instrument donations. |
'Interlochen taught me not to give up'
Camp and Academy alumna Beth Bigler founded a non-profit to help an extraordinary woman and the children she cares for in Cape Town, South Africa. |
Applause Awards
The Interlochen Alumni Board honored Del Weliver and Evelyn Weliver at the Bonisteel Library dedication. |
On the road...from the start
Taking performance ensembles out on tours has been an Interlochen tradition since before Interlochen even began. |
On the road...
A photo tour of Interlochen across the country and through the years. |
On the road...again
Students (and parents) log many miles during 2006 tour. |
Interlochen hires alumni for key positions
Interlochen welcomes Gary L. Gatzke, Director of Engagement; Kelye Bush Modarelli, Di
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