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Mission

Interlochen Center for the Arts engages and inspires people worldwide through excellence in educational, artistic, and cultural programs.

History

Founded in 1928, Interlochen Center for the Arts began as a national music camp and has evolved into a leading cultural institution.

Leadership

Trey Devey became the eighth president of Interlochen Center for the Arts on June 12, 2017.

Recent News & Stories

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A safe and supportive environment: Find out how Interlochen helps international students thrive as they study the arts

Students and staff members share insights into Interlochen’s vibrant international community, including student groups and special celebrations.

Khadija Khadjimedova, the 2025 Virginia Ball winner
Interlochen Arts Academy announces the winner of the 2025 Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Competition

Khadija Iskandar Khadjimedova, a junior from Sevierville, Tennessee, has been selected to receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend Interlochen Arts Academy as a creative writing major.

Joshua McClendon, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Reena Esmail, and Cristian Macelaru
Interlochen announces collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, featuring the world premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ cello concerto with Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua McClendon led by Cristian Măcelaru

Interlochen Arts Academy students will perform alongside members of each orchestra in a landmark tour, including concerts in Michigan (March 7 in Interlochen and March 10 in Detroit), Pennsylvania (March 13), and Massachusetts (March 15).

Commissioned by Interlochen, the new Marsalis work is programmed alongside Reena Esmail’s “RE|member” and a reimagined performance of Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 4 including multidisciplinary elements by students from all seven of the Academy’s artistic disciplines.

The four-city spring 2026 tour advances creative youth development in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, marks the 100th anniversary of the collaboration between Interlochen and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and launches celebrations related to Interlochen’s centennial in 2028.

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