Strings Festival at Interlochen Arts Academy

Young musicians in grades 6–12 are invited to join Interlochen Arts Academy’s faculty and students for our Strings Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11. During these events, students will sit in and observe master classes with renowned guest artists, take lessons or clinics with Arts Academy faculty, and watch incredible performances.

It is highly recommended to attend this event in person, however virtual options are available. Families seeking convenient lodging to make the most of this experience are welcome to book a stay at our on-campus hotel, however virtual attendance options are available if you are not able to travel to campus.

Guest Artists Include:

• Victoria Chiang, Artist-Faculty Member of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Coordinator of Viola Department; Distinguished Artist & Concert Violist at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, Mercer University
• Robert Chen, Concertmaster, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Violin
• Wesley Baldwin, Professor of Cello, University of Tennessee
• Tracy Rowell, Associate Professor of Bass, Oberlin Conservatory
• Shelly Du, Harpist, Interlochen Arts Academy alumna

Arts Academy Faculty:

• Dr. Renee Skerik, Instructor of Viola and Chamber Music
• Ara Sarkissian, Instructor of Violin and String Orchestra Conductor
• Tina Chang Qu, Instructor of Violin
• Dr. Patrick Owen, Instructor of Cello
• Derek Weller, Instructor of Double Bass
• Joan Holland, Instructor of Harp

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