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Why Study Music at Interlochen


Follow in the footsteps of some of the most successful musicians around the world. Play, practice, and perform with talented peers and professionals in the beautiful woods of northern Michigan.

Here, instruments, musical styles, and artists come to speak the shared language of music. Whether you’re bringing enduring pieces of music to life or writing your own, you’ll have the space and support you need to excel. 

Summer Arts Camp

Music Camps

Arts Boarding School

Music Majors

Online Courses and Lessons

Music Programs

Lifelong Learning

Music Workshops

A Meaningful Music Education

Whether you attend Arts Camp, Arts Academy, Interlochen Online, or a College for Creative Arts program, you’ll benefit from personalized instruction, practical and theoretical learning, and inspiring collaboration.

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Learn From the Best

Our exceptional faculty help you hone your craft through private lessons, studio classes, music theory courses, and ensemble experience. 
 

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Showcase Your Growth

You’ll have abundant opportunities to perform in large and small ensembles with talented peers.

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Find Inspiration All Around

World-class facilities surrounded by natural beauty provide an ideal setting for learning and creativity.

Fennell Music Library

Interlochen Center for the Arts' Fennell Music Library houses one of the largest performing ensemble collections in the world. We have over 100,000 items available, including scores, performance materials, sound recordings, and the esteemed Tureck Bach Research Institute.

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Music News & Features

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Imagine US: America at 250 performance in Philadelphia celebrates nearly a century of Interlochen partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra

Yo-Yo Ma will headline the March 13 program, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru.

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Interlochen Arts Academy students earn accolades in YoungArts competition

12 Arts Academy students earned accolades in one of the nation’s leading awards programs for high school-age artists.

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Interlochen to celebrate 100 years of partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a star-studded performance on March 10

The orchestral program, which will take place at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, marks a century of impactful collaboration by featuring Arts Academy students, DSO musicians, and Interlochen alumnus Joshua McClendon.

Upcoming Music Events

Feb
11

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Christopher Goodpasture and Kara Huber, piano duo

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Feb
12

Music, Academy Student

Flute Studio Recital

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Feb
18

Music, Academy Student

Piano Department Recital

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a place where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply/register to an Interlochen Center for the Arts program today.

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