Alumni News and Features
Interlochen alumni are actively shaping the world—globally, locally, publicly, and behind the scenes.
They are artists and arts advocates with diverse careers in the arts & culture, business, education, healthcare, government, legal, science, service, and technology sectors. They work for themselves and for dynamic and innovative organizations, including Apple, Disney, Google, Harvard University, Hulu, Mayo Clinic, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, NASA, and The Juilliard School. Every day, Interlochen alumni make significant contributions to their fields and to the world in which we live.
Accomplished in the Arts and Beyond
- 700+ YoungArts honorees recognized as exceptional young artists
- 51 Presidential Scholars, the nation's highest award for outstanding achievement in the arts by high school students—more than any other high school in the country
- 158 Grammy Awards, not including the multitude of Interlochen alumni who have performed in ensembles associated with Grammy Award-winning projects
- 36 Tony Awards
- 29 Emmy Awards
- 14 MacArthur "Genius Grant" recipients
- 13 percent of the musicians in the nation's major orchestras are Interlochen alumni
- 5 Academy Awards (Oscars)
- 4 Pulitzer Prize honorees
Meet some of our extraordinary alumni and explore their stories below.
Alumni Spotlight
Some of today’s most recognized names and faces are Interlochen alumni. Here’s just a small sample of our alumni who are making an impact in the arts and beyond.
Where Are They Now?
No matter what career path they pursue, many of our alumni tell us that it all started at Interlochen. Read on to learn more about their Interlochen connections and their lives since.
Alumni News and Features
At 29, Kotyza is helping bring Shrek V to life at DreamWorks, powered by the creative grit and discipline first sparked as a young filmmaker at Arts Academy.
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.
The Stark family’s support of the people, places, and programs of Interlochen enables others to enjoy the same profound experiences that have shaped their lives.
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.