Music
Why Study Music at Interlochen
Follow in the footsteps of some of the most successful musicians around the world. Play, practice, and perform with talented peers and professionals in the beautiful woods of northern Michigan.
Here, instruments, musical styles, and artists come to speak the shared language of music. Whether you’re bringing enduring pieces of music to life or writing your own, you’ll have the space and support you need to excel.
Summer Arts Camp
Music CampsArts Boarding School
Music MajorsOnline Courses and Lessons
Music ProgramsLifelong Learning
Music WorkshopsA Meaningful Music Education
Whether you attend Arts Camp, Arts Academy, Interlochen Online, or a College for Creative Arts program, you’ll benefit from personalized instruction, practical and theoretical learning, and inspiring collaboration.
Learn From the Best
Our exceptional faculty help you hone your craft through private lessons, studio classes, music theory courses, and ensemble experience.
Showcase Your Growth
You’ll have abundant opportunities to perform in large and small ensembles with talented peers.
Find Inspiration All Around
World-class facilities surrounded by natural beauty provide an ideal setting for learning and creativity.
Fennell Music Library
Interlochen Center for the Arts' Fennell Music Library houses one of the largest performing ensemble collections in the world. We have over 100,000 items available, including scores, performance materials, sound recordings, and the esteemed Tureck Bach Research Institute.
Music News & Features
The orchestral program, which will take place at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, marks a century of impactful collaboration by featuring Arts Academy students, DSO musicians, and Interlochen alumnus Joshua McClendon.
Cathcart, who studied piano at Interlochen, leaves behind a legacy of creativity, connection, and deep generosity.
The rising star talks about his Detroit upbringing, life-shaping experiences at Interlochen, and how music helps us celebrate what unites us.
Upcoming Music Events
Guest Artist Recital: Detroit Opera Residency Artist
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 2 p.m. ET
Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Corson Auditorium Adult $17; Child - Collage $14