Piano

The Lang Lang Young Scholars pose in front of Interlochen’s Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall before their end-of-session concert.
Interlochen deepens connection with acclaimed pianist Lang Lang through summer piano intensive

Shot of a stunning, chandelier-hung recital hall with a piano onstage.
Interlochen piano students perform at Carnegie Hall in New York

Jeff Toyne poses on top of a background of musical scores
From piano to ‘Palm Royale’: Jeff Toyne shares his journey from concert hall hopeful to Emmy Award-winning composer

Bryn Roberts
New Hamann Family Jazz Piano Chair holder expands the excellence of Interlochen’s jazz program

TJ Lymenstull, Mary Ellen Newport, Mindy Rohn, and Jeff Norris
‘I felt like I was making a difference’: Retiring Arts Academy instructors reflect on their tenures at Interlochen

A group of students and teachers poses outside Interlochen's Music building.
Kara Huber, Interlochen’s Marjorie Wood Drackett Piano Chair, brings accolades and fresh perspective to her position

Two elderly individuals stand in front of a piano and smile.
To do what had never been done before: Roberta Gordon’s story

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A legacy in legato: Interlochen’s newest piano instructor, Kara Huber, picks up where Michael Coonrod left off

A grey-haired man in his 70, standing next to a black grad piano, waves to an audience following his performance.
Instructor of Piano Michael Coonrod retires after 46 years

Our Lady J
Television writer/producer on plotting her own journey