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Academy Students and Families


Welcome Academy Students and Families

At Interlochen Arts Academy, young artists find the high school they may only have imagined possible. Here, you’ll find information to help you prepare for the Academy, understand the wide array of campus resources available to support students, and find ways to stay engaged as a family. If you need assistance, please call the Student Affairs Office at 231.276.7378 or email academy@interlochen.org.

Preparing for Academy

What to pack, how to prepare, and what to expect

Academy Student Support

Resources for current Academy students

Academy Family Resources

Resources for families to keep in touch

Education Community Login

Access forms, documents, class schedules

A student's perspective

Learn how four-year Interlochen Arts Academy dancer Austin Dabney made the leap from Interlochen to the Boston Ballet.

Find Support

Interested in speaking with someone directly about Interlochen Arts Academy? Contact a member of our staff below.

Ken LaBate

Ken LaBate

Executive Dean of Admission

231.276.7372 231.276.7372 Send Email
Andrea Kennard

Andrea Kennard

Assistant Director of Admission

231.276.7419 231.276.7419 Send Email

Alicia Jablonski

Assistant Director of Admission

231.276.7467 231.276.7467 Send Email

A parent's perspective

Arts Academy parents discuss how Interlochen has shaped their children's lives and helped them thrive artistically, academically, and socially.

Arts Academy News & Features

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and trumpeter/composer Wynton Marsalis
From the Desk of Trey Devey: Bringing a youth voice to America250

Interlochen Arts Academy’s spring 2026 East Coast tour will feature the world premiere performances of Wynton Marsalis’ new cello concerto by preeminent cellist Yo-Yo Ma under the baton of Cristian Mӑcelaru.

Lauren Hunt in front of a colorful "BELIZE" sign
For the love of horn: A conversation with Arts Academy Director of Brass Studies Dr. Lauren Hunt

Hunt shares why she’s so passionate about her instrument, how she stays motivated, and the one thing she hopes all her students learn from working with her.

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

Pianist Bryn Roberts will offer jazz-focused piano lessons, classes in improvisation and arrangement, and leadership for one of the Academy’s jazz combos—all thanks to the support of visionary donors.

Luis Montero Hernandez
Chances that make the difference: Luis’s story

Senior clarinet major Luis shares why he chose to attend Interlochen Arts Academy, what he likes best about studying at Interlochen, and how Interlochen’s unique opportunities have prepared him for his next chapter.

Interlochen Arts Academy student play clarinet during a Wind Symphony concert.
A music-focused high school education

Study at Interlochen Arts Academy—a premier boarding school and one of the leading high schools for music

Two Interlochen Arts Academy male dancers perform during the Fall Dance Showcase
Take the next step and stand out

4 reasons to enroll in America’s premier high school of dance and significantly improve your skills.