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 picturesque 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 Programs

Arts Boarding School

Music Programs

Online Arts Programs

Virtual Instruction

Lifelong Learning

Music Workshops

A Meaningful Music Education

Whether you attend Arts Camp, Arts Academy, or a College for Creative Arts program, you’ll benefit from personalized instruction, practical and theoretical learning, and inspiring collaboration.

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Learn From the Best

Our exceptional faculty help you hone your craft through private lessons, studio classes, music theory courses, and ensemble experience. 
 

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Showcase Your Growth

You’ll have abundant opportunities to perform in large and small ensembles with talented peers.

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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.

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Fennell Music Library at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Music News & Features

Three male students dressed in warm coats stand by the water, with the New York skyline behind them.
Scenes from the New York Tour

Students performed on world-class stages, toured New York arts organizations, and explored some of the city's most famous attractions.

FTT scholarship winners 2023
Three Interlochen Arts Academy students win From the Top’s Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

Joaquín Chávez, Edwin Osorio, and Madelyn Zoller will be heard on NPR and receive up to $10,000 each.

DSO Jader Bignamini conducts 900x600
Detroit Symphony Orchestra to return for residency at Interlochen this summer

DSO musicians will mentor students at Interlochen Arts Camp and perform under the baton of acclaimed conductor Jader Bignamini.

Upcoming Music Events
Apr
5

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

Apr
6

Music, Academy Student

Percussion Concert: Paddle to the Sea

Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium

Apr
13