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The Music Center
What to Look for in the Best Performing Arts Boarding High Schools

A student dressed in bright blue traditional Zambian garb presents from a poster board about her country.
A safe and supportive environment: Find out how Interlochen helps international students thrive as they study the arts

Khadija Khadjimedova, the 2025 Virginia Ball winner
Interlochen Arts Academy announces the winner of the 2025 Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Competition

Joshua McClendon, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Reena Esmail, and Cristian Macelaru
Interlochen announces collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, featuring the world premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ cello concerto with Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua McClendon led by Cristian Măcelaru

A woman with brightly colored hair stands in front of a graffiti background.
A world of collaboration: Film & New Media instructor Lesley Tye invites her students to embrace cross-departmental work

Valade Concertmaster Dennis Kim poses with Camp students.
Interlochen Arts Camp announces 2025 Valade Concertmasters and Fellows

A Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician leads a clarinet master class at Interlochen's Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall.
Interlochen and Detroit Symphony Orchestra celebrate nearly a century of musical collaboration

The cover art for "Autumn Song: Essays on Absence" and a headshot of author Patrice Gopo
‘A journey of discovery’: A Q&A with author Patrice Gopo

Academy students on a fall day
A day in the life at a performing arts boarding school

Stagnitta, dressed in dark blue and carrying a flute, smiles into the camera.
Arts Academy Flute Instructor Nancy Stagnitta joins Paul Simon for North American tour