The conductor, harpsichordist, and composer discusses his Interlochen roots, building the Western Hemisphere’s first period instrument ensemble, and his plans for his next chapter.
Three years at Interlochen Arts Academy helped shape Shao into the innovative collaborator she is today—with designs worn by Cyndi Lauper and seen everywhere from Chinese Vogue to New York Fashion Week.
News & Stories
Motifs
All MotifsTubist Carol Jantsch (IAC 94-96, 98-99; IAA 99-02; IAC St 02; IAC Fac 05, 21, 24) was recently selected as the winner of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2025 C. Hartman Kuhn Award.
Anna Thorup (IAC 09) was selected as one of the Inevitable Foundation’s five 2025 Accelerate Fellows.
Conor Dailey (IAC 15, 17-18; IAA 15-19; IAC St 19-25) was recently awarded the Fulbright/Lancaster University Award in Faculty of Science and Technology to complete a Masters of Science in Environmental Management.
In Memoriam
All In MemoriamEmily Remine Boyd (IAC/NMC St 57, 59, 61-68, 95-07, 09-16) of Interlochen, Michigan, and State College, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 12, 2025.
Peggy Pascal (IAC/NMC 60-61, 63-64, 66; UNIV 69; IAC St 74-75; IAC Fac 92-98, 03) of Winnetka, Illinois, passed away on June 3, 2024.
James Carter Cathcart (IAA 68-71) passed away on July 8, 2025.
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