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Upcoming Alumni Events

Oct
30

Interlochen President's Reception at the Kennedy Center

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 5:30-7 p.m.

The REACH, PT-109 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Nov
14

Interlochen Alumni Happy Hour in L.A.

Saturday, November 14, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.

The High Low, 3000 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Dec
7

Interlochen Tour of Detroit Institute of Arts

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2 - 4 p.m

Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Engagement Spotlight

The Office of Engagement works with alumni and parents who want to stay connected and give back to Interlochen. Meet a few of our Engagement volunteers who generously share their time and immense talents to support Interlochen. 

Alumna Sujata Murty smiling while outdoors on a clear, sunny day in the mountains

Sujata Murty

Assistant Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Science at University at Albany, SUNY

Camp and Academy parent Carolyn Caputo-McCauley wearing a black top and smiling

Carolyn Caputo-McCauley

Former Dancer, Choreographer, and Educator

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Conor Dailey

Graduate Student at Ball State University

Jenna Zucker smiles at the camera in a night photograph with city lights in the background.

Jenna Zucker

Writer, Advocate, and Activist

IAC 15, IAA 15-17, IAC St 17-18, 20-22 | New York, NY IAC 15, IAA 15-17, IAC St 17-18, 20-22 | New York, NY

Alumni Features & News

Joshua McClendon
Interlochen Arts Academy partners with Detroit Symphony Orchestra to add additional performance to March 2026 tour

The performance will mark the 100th anniversary of the collaboration between Interlochen and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which began in 1926 with the inaugural performance of the National High School Orchestra—the precursor to Interlochen Arts Camp.

Joshua McClendon, a 2018 graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, will appear as the soloist for Wynton Marsalis’s new cello concerto in the March 10 performance at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.

Professional shot of Juliana Soltis with cello
Becoming an ‘American Woman’: Camp alumna Juliana Soltis releases new cello album featuring work by American female composers, credits Interlochen with sparking her passion

Soltis shares favorite memories from Camp, the joy of improvisation, and her excitement about bringing forgotten composers to the fore.

Sunny Liu talks with the media at a recent film festival appearance
Conversation and connection: Sunny Liu sparks meaningful dialogue through documentary filmmaking

Liu’s debut feature, ‘Pianoman’—created in collaboration with former Arts Academy classmates—has brought the powerful story of piano craftsman and undocumented immigrant David Avendano to audiences at film festivals and beyond.

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From piano to ‘Palm Royale’: Jeff Toyne shares his journey from concert hall hopeful to Emmy Award-winning composer

The Arts Camp alumnus chats about his formative time at Interlochen, the diverse influences behind the ‘Palm Royale’ score, and the awe of being nominated for television’s biggest prize.

Three smiling alumni explore campus during the fall.
Why 2024 is the year to attend Academy Reunion Weekend

Featuring class visits, special events, and even the chance to sing with the Academy choir, here’s what’s happening this year at Academy Reunion Weekend.

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Interlochen alumni selected as 2024 Emmy Award nominees

Actors Maya Erskine and Da’Vine Joy Randolph and composers Laura Karpman and Jeff Toyne are among the eleven alumni honored in one of television’s most prestigious award programs.

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John Bogley

John Bogley

Vice President
Philanthropy & Engagement

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Ian Jones

Director of Engagement

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Alyssa Blaker

Associate Director of Engagement

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Carolyn Felix Purcell

Associate Director of Engagement

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Shelby Eppich

Shelby Eppich

Centennial Celebration Manager

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