Interlochen announces new instructor of percussion
Longtime Arts Camp percussion coordinator Keith Aleo joins full-time Academy faculty.
Ice cream, knee socks and art: Interlochen Arts Camp 2015 opens
“The dream of Interlochen has come full circle,” Interlochen President Jeff Kimpton said to the students at First Gathering. “We’re here for many reasons, but primarily we’re here for your development as artists.”
Congratulations, 2015 Academy Graduates
Interlochen Arts Academy said farewell to its 2015 graduating class at its 53rd commencement celebration on May 30, featuring student performances, speeches and special moments to commemorate the students’ achievements and celebrate their limitless futures.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: May 2015
A Piano’s Journey
Each year, hundreds of brand new pianos are shipped to Interlochen for the Summer Arts Camp. This year we are following one specific piano, a Kawai GX-2, on its entire journey from the Kawai factory in Japan to the Interlochen campus where it will be played by hundreds of young musicians.
Copland’s Achievement
In the summer of 2015 Interlochen celebrates Aaron Copland. Biographer and Musicologist Howard Pollack explores Copland’s unique cultural legacy.
Motifs: May and June 2015
The Audition
Interlochen alumnus Keith Buncke is just 21 years of age, but he just earned a principal role with the Chicago Symphony.
In Memoriam: May 2015
Spectrum (a collaboration with Danceworks Chicago)
The Interlochen Arts Academy dance department partnered with Danceworks Chicago and choreographer Chrisian Denice to present "Spectrum" - a piece that uses dance and movement to express the realities of life with autism.
On the Road with the Academy Singer-Songwriters
The Singer-Songwriter program hit the road in April on a first-of-its-kind performance and educational tour.
2015 Virginia B. Ball Scholarship Winner
The Interlochen Arts Academy is proud to announce that Gorham, Maine sophomore Elizabeth Lemieux has won the Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing scholarship contest.
In Memoriam: March 2015
Creativity and the Artists’ Community
Kedrik Merwin, director of music at Interlochen Center for the Arts, makes the case for a new way of looking at arts education.
A Composer for a New Era
Academy alumnus and creative force Michael Thurber (cdza) will premiere a new piece when NPR's "From the Top" visits campus.
New Scholarship Celebrates Faculty Legend Jack Hood
A group of alumni have created a new named scholarship, honoring the man who was a surrogate father to generations of Academy students.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: March 2015
Motifs: March and April 2015
The Healing Power of Music
Arthur Bloom, an Interlochen Arts Camp alumnus, professional musician, and composer, launched MusiCorps after meeting a soldier and drummer who had lost his leg to an improvised explosive device. Years later the program has helped hundreds and is producing amazing music along the way.
Write What You Want to Know
Playwright and recent artist-in-residence, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig on her creative process, Beijing in the 90s, and how she deals with critical response.
Developing Relationships: Beth Stoner’s Interlochen Legacy
Through more than two decades, Beth Stoner was a tireless champion for Interlochen. With her passion for the arts, she inspired others to invest in Interlochen's future.
Remembering JoAnn Harmon Arnold
Thousands of students have experienced Interlochen Arts Camp thanks to the efforts and support of JoAnn Harmon Arnold.
Visual Arts Students Recognized at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Interlochen Arts Academy visual arts students earned numerous honors at the recent midwest regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Creative Writers Recognized at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Interlochen creative writing students earned 54 awards at the recent Midwest regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Three students received the prestigious "Gold Key" for their work and will move on to the national competition.