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Guest Artists at Arts Academy
Featured Guest Artists
Changing lives. Shaping character. Leading by example. Our guest artists come from the most prestigious institutions in the world to share their talents with Interlochen.
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Composition
Guest Artist, Jazz
Instructor of Musical Theatre
Music Director Designate, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Distinguished Visiting Artist, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University
Music Director, Orchestre National de France
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, World Youth Symphony Orchestra
Guest Artist, Jazz
Guest Artist, Voice
Guest Artist, Voice
Classical Music
Our Classical Music guest artists hail from the world’s finest colleges, universities, and conservatories. Many of them maintain thriving performance careers. They bring their dedication and expertise to every lesson they teach at Interlochen.
Guest Artist, Piano
Guest Artist, Choir
Guest Artist, Composition
Guest Artist, Violin
Guest Artist, Horn
Guest Artist, Trombone
Principal Bassoon
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Guest Artist, Percussion
Instructor of Cello
Concertmaster
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Guest Artist, Piano
Guest Artist, Oboe
Guest Artist, Harp
Guest Artist, Piano
Guest Artist, Cello
Guest Artist, Double Bass
Guest Artist, Composition
Guest Artist, Choir
Guest Artist, Viola
Guest Conductor, Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra
Instructor of Viola
Instructor of Low Brass
Guest Artist, Clarinet
Guest Artist, Harp
Guest Artist, Strings
Instructor of Cello
Guest Artist, Viola
Guest Artist, Composition
Music Director Designate, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Distinguished Visiting Artist, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University
Music Director, Orchestre National de France
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, World Youth Symphony Orchestra
Guest Artist, Voice
Instructor of Guitar, Interlochen Guitar Institute
Instructor of Saxophone
Guest Artist, Clarinet
Guest Artist, Violin
Guest Artist, Double Bass
Guest Artists, Music
Guest Artist, Voice
Instructor of Trombone, Symphonic Band Camp
Guest Artist, Piano
Guest Artist, Songwriting and Theatre
Guest Artist, Clarinet
Guest Artist, Flute and Composition
Instructor of Viola
Guest Artist, Trombone
Guest Artist, Flute
Guest Artist, Trombone
Instructor of Viola
Composer in Residence
Guest Artist, Voice
Guest Artist, Double Bass
Guest Artist, Viola
Guest Artist, Violin
Guest Artist, Trombone
Guest Artist, Brass
Contemporary Music
Contemporary Music guest artists are virtuosos in their respective instruments. Whether they’re teaching jazz piano or popular voice performance, these artists dedicate themselves to excellence in the classroom and beyond.
Guest Artists, Music
Guest Artist, Contemporary Music
Guest Artist, Guitar
Guest Artist, Percussion
Guest Artist, Music
Guest Artist, Jazz
Guest Artist, Singer-Songwriter
Guest Artist, Percussion
Guest Artist, Singer-Songwriter
Guest Artist, Saxophone
Guest Artist, Violin
Guest Artist, Composition
Guest Artists, Music
Guest Artist, Voice and Composing
Guest Artist, Voice
Guest Artist, Voice
Instructor of Musical Theatre
Guest Artist, Music
Guest Artist, Percussion
Guest Artist, Voice
Guest Artist, Music
Guest Artist, Piano
Guest Artist, Trombone
Guest Artist, Percussion
Guest Artist, Saxophone
Guest Artist, Percussion
Guest Artist, Voice
Guest Artist, Music
Guest Artist, Jazz
Guest Artist, Trombone
Guest Artist, Ensembles
Guest Artist, Voice
Guest Artist, Music Production
Guest Artist, Jazz and Music Production & Engineering
Guest Artists, Music
Creative Writing
The poets, novelists, and essayists who comprise our Creative Writing guest artists have published their work in leading journals. Their technical ability and knowledge of the publishing world prepare their students for success.
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Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
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Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Instructor of Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Instructor of Creative Writing, Interlochen College of Creative Arts
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Guest Artist, Creative Writing
Dance
Trained at the finest schools, Interlochen Arts Academy guest artists of Dance draw from decades of experience working with companies around the world. Their international backgrounds give them profound insights that help perfect students’ technique.
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Dance
Film & New Media
Our Film & New Media guest artists lead vibrant careers as producers, directors, editors, and screenwriters. Many feature their films in festivals and events all over the country.
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Guest Artist, Film & New Media
Interdisciplinary Arts
Guest artists in Interdisciplinary Arts combine experience in a variety of disciplines—from dance to musical theatre to creative writing—to provide unique perspectives on the creative life. Under their guidance, students explore new possibilities through designing, producing, and devising original work.
Instructor of Musical Theatre
Guest Artist, Dance
Guest Artist, Interdisciplinary Arts
Theatre
Our guest artists in Theatre are seasoned performers. Their range encompasses all styles and varieties of theatre from classical to modern dramatic repertoire and musicals. Experts in teaching their craft, they help young artists build meaningful connections with their audiences.
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
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Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Acting
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
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Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Guest Artist, Theatre
Visual Arts
Our Visual Arts guest artists have a passion for training the next generation of artists. Skilled in mediums as diverse as oil paint and metal, they've served as museum curators and exhibited their work in symposiums, galleries, art fairs, and more.
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Guest Artist, Visual Arts
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Academy with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Renowned faculty
- College-preparatory academics
- Student resources
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more
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