Stylish Visual Arts class blossoms into full major for Camp 2017
Visual Arts Division looks to a future in fashion design with new program
'Transparent' writer on plotting her own journey
Coming to Interlochen Arts Academy was a "lifesaving experience" for Our Lady J (Justin Speidel) on both artistic and personal levels.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: July/August 2016
The three very special summers of 1938-1940, when Radio Workshop, Drama Workshop, Visual Arts, and Dance became distinct major programs.
Alumni Motifs: July/August 2016
Finding a different kind of life in the lights
Al Crawford saw the light at Interlochen—and now works as a lighting design director for Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.
Interlochen, Creating Amazing since 1928
Interlochen launches CREATE AMAZING: The Campaign for Interlochen and celebrates the diversity of its talent in the 23rd annual performance of "Collage."
Interlochen receives $2M gift in memory of Dorthy S. Corson
The gift will create a new waterfront park on Green Lake, at the core of Interlochen’s historic campus.
Author Alexandra Kleeman tackles writer’s block with Campers
Kleeman—who gave a public reading during her visit as part of the Interlochen Arts Festival—encouraged students to embrace and explore the “unknowns” in their writing that so often cause writer’s block.
Interlochen Center for the Arts asks donors to Create Amazing
$100 million comprehensive fundraising campaign gives opportunity to unite through the power of the arts.
Students CREATE AMAZING at "Collage" 2016
Not even the heat could deter the crowd that began forming on the Mall hours before “Collage” began.
Interlochen Center for the Arts to host college fair
Free college fair to be held in Kresge Auditorium on Monday, July 25 from 2-4 p.m.
Presidential Search Update, July 2016
Percussion alumni profile: Ross Karre
Ross Karre (IAA 00-01, IAC 98, 00) is percussionist and director of production for the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) based in New York City.
Interlochen Shakespeare Festival receives Wilde Award nominations
The 2015 Interlochen Shakespeare Festival production of As You Like It garners four nominations from EncoreMichigan.com.
Sound the Call
In the media: Map of the New - The New Yorker
From The New Yorker: In his final year at the New York Philharmonic, the musical director produced a tour-de-force survey of contemporary classical music.
Viola concerto commissioned for Interlochen Arts Academy Band
Interlochen leads consortium of national universities to produce first viola concerto by acclaimed composer James Syler.
Interlochen alumni compete in amateur Van Cliburn competition
Three Interlochen alumni are among those participating in the Seventh Cliburn International Piano Competition June 19-25, 2016.
2016-17 Academy Theatre titles announced
Interlochen Arts Academy has announced its theatre titles for the 2016-17 academic year, bringing a selection of stage staples and a "lost work" of Shakespeare to the Interlochen campus.
In the media: Musical America reviews Interlochen's NY Phil Biennial Performance
From Musical America: "In an inspiring afternoon titled “Young Americans” at David Geffen Hall, the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra presented four works written since 2003—three of them by women—as part of the New York Philharmonic Biennial."
In the media: BroadwayWorld.com reviews Interlochen's NY Phil Biennial performance
From BroadwayWorld.com: "Muhly's So Far So Good also featured the world premiere of The Good So Far, a dance piece choreographed by Christopher Williams and ably performed by the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Company. The technique and expressive power of the dancers was at a level beyond their years."
In the media: New York Times reviews Interlochen at the NY Phil Biennial
From the New York Times: "On Sunday afternoon, high school students of the venerable Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, drawn from around the nation and abroad, took the stage of David Geffen Hall with the 'Young Americans' program."
In the media: Agence France-Presse review in the Daily Mail
From the AFP story in the Daily Mail: "In a first, the New York Philharmonic tasked a high school orchestra to premiere works, bringing teenagers' fresh-eyed enthusiasm to contemporary music."
Interlochen takes the stage at David Geffen Hall
The Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and Dance Co. made their debut as part of the 2016 NY Phil Biennial.