Camp Launches New Musical Program for Juniors
In the summer of 2013, Interlochen Arts Camp will launch a new six-week musical theatre program for junior performers.
Writers Retreat Welcomes New Faculty for Summer of 2013
The Writers Retreat at Interlochen College of Creative Arts has quickly become a favorite destination for writers throughout the Midwest. This year the program will add new faculty including a renowned children's author and poet.
Alumnus Earns New Role with Canadian Brass
Just seven years after walking across the Kresge stage during the Academy's 2006 commencement ceremony, Caleb Hudson is walking into one of the most coveted positions in the world for a trumpet player – a permanent position with the Canadian Brass.
Academy Prepares Finale for the 2012-13 Year
As the 2012-13 Academy year draws to a conclusion, students, faculty and staff are gearing up for the year's finale: Festival Week.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: May 2013
Byron Hanson highlights important events from Interlochen's past.
Camp Spotlight: David Marek Joins MPA Summer Faculty
In the summer of 2013, filmmaker David Marek will join the Motion Picture Arts faculty to lead the digital filmmaking program.
Life-Long Love of Music Inspires Support of IPR
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.
Academy Performers Take the Stage with Orpheus
In April 2013, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra visited the Interlochen campus to conclude a months-long partnership with students in several arts disciplines at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Motifs: May 2013
Academy Students Earn High Honors in 2013 Scholastic Awards
Ten Academy students earned national recognition through the 2013 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Remembering Academy Faculty Member and Friend, Jerald Murdock
Jerry believed there were two kinds of people in the world, the ones that loved math and the ones that were going to learn to love math.
Passion for the Screenplay Goes Beyond the Classroom
Lesley Tye (IAA 90-93), instructor of Creative Writing and Motion Picture Arts for the Academy and instructor of Screenwriting at Interlochen Arts Camp, presents her screenplay panel at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference in Boston.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: April 2013
Choral Camp Returns to Interlochen College of Creative Arts
Dr. Jerry Blackstone, director of choirs and chair of the conducting department at the University of Michigan School of Music, will lead Adult Choral Camp again this year.
Motifs: April 2013
Life-Changing Experience Inspires Endowed Camp Scholarship
When Gaye Gronlund and Bruce Corner sent their son to Interlochen Arts Camp in 1997, they thought it would be a nice summer experience to supplement the instruction he was receiving at home. But it became much more than they expected.
In Memoriam: April 2013
Academy Instructor's Composition Premieres at MSU
Thomas Childs, composer and instructor of music theory at Interlochen Arts Academy, attended the premiere performance of one of his newest works at Michigan State University.
Young Iowan Wins Creative Writing Scholarship Contest
Molly McDaniel, a high school junior from Alta, Iowa, has been selected as the winner of the 2012-2013 Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Competition.
Nancy Stagnitta Featured in Flute Talk Magazine
Interlochen's flute instructor, Nancy Stagnitta, discussed flute technique and her teaching philosophy in the March 2013 issue of Flute Talk.
Interlochen Arts Academy Chosen as First American High School to Collaborate with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
On Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will come together to present a remarkable concert – one that’s been 18 months in the making.
Announcing the Winner of the First Interlochen Fanfare Competition
Robert Alexander will travel to Interlochen for the world premiere of his winning musical composition, “Sparks,” performed by members of the World Youth Wind Symphony at their first performance of the summer on June 29, 2013.
Academy Dancers Accepted to Juilliard
Three Interlochen Arts Academy students have all been accepted into the renowned dance program at The Juilliard School.
A Musical Theatre Collaboration (Video)
Last fall, the theatre department worked closely with Tony nominee Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen to adapt their musical [title of show] for a larger cast of high school students. The collaboration ended with performances in New York City, in front of the show's creators and cast.
From Lagos to Interlochen: Nigerian Actor is Lead in Production of Othello
Ademide Akintillo, a four-year senior from Lagos Nigeria, recently played Othello in the Academy production of one of theatre's most enduring classics.