Impact of Giving
By supporting our faculty, students, visiting artists, and programs, your philanthropy has an immediate and a long-term impact on Interlochen. The stories featured here represent just a few of the many ways that donors fuel Interlochen’s excellence now and into our second century.
Transformative Faculty
Nelson Family Harp Chair Endowment perpetuates excellence
The Nelson Family recognized the impact of an outstanding teacher on their daughter’s artistic growth. Their appreciation resulted in a generous gift to endow a faculty Harp chair position. This permanent chair ensures that faculty excellence in harp can support student growth in perpetuity.
World-Renowned Visiting Artists
Building bridges between community artists and students
Todd and Betiana Simon of Omaha Steaks saw the opportunity to connect community artists nationwide with Interlochen students who can learn from the artists’ expertise. The Omaha Steaks Visiting Artists Endowment provides opportunities for transformative experiences in perpetuity.
Student Access
Where passion and potential meet for voice students
The Jan J. Leeds and Taylor Mitchell Endowed Academy Scholarship in Voice provides financial support so that aspiring voice students can hone their skills and become tomorrow’s changemakers.
Miami-Interlochen Partnership
The generosity of Dan Lewis and Valerie Dillon has allowed more than 250 talented young Miami musicians to attend Interlochen Arts Camp.
With teamwork and leadership from dozens of music educators in Miami and at Interlochen, the Miami-Interlochen Partnership has provided Interlochen Arts Camp scholarships to more than 250 students.