Developing Relationships: Beth Stoner’s Interlochen Legacy
Through more than two decades, Beth Stoner was a tireless champion for Interlochen. With her passion for the arts, she inspired others to invest in Interlochen's future.
Remembering JoAnn Harmon Arnold
Thousands of students have experienced Interlochen Arts Camp thanks to the efforts and support of JoAnn Harmon Arnold.
Creativity and the Artists’ Community
Kedrik Merwin, director of music at Interlochen Center for the Arts, makes the case for a new way of looking at arts education.
A Composer for a New Era
Academy alumnus and creative force Michael Thurber (cdza) will premiere a new piece when NPR's "From the Top" visits campus.
Visual Arts Students Recognized at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Interlochen Arts Academy visual arts students earned numerous honors at the recent midwest regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Creative Writers Recognized at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Interlochen creative writing students earned 54 awards at the recent Midwest regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Three students received the prestigious "Gold Key" for their work and will move on to the national competition.
Oonagh Davis Named U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Candidate
Oonagh Davis, a senior visual arts major at Interlochen Arts Academy, has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholar in the Arts candidates. Congratulations, Oonagh!
Repertoire for Summer Arts Camp
We have announced the summer 2016 repertoire for the World Youth Symphony Orchestra and many other ensembles.
Interlochen to Collaborate with New York Philharmonic
The Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra will perform as part of the New York Philharmonic's 2015-16 season and 2016 NY PHIL BIENNIAL, the Philharmonic's exploration of today's music.
Inter*mester Image Gallery
In Memoriam: January 2015
Motifs: January and February 2015
Muted Colors and Blurry Lines: Ten Benefits of Quality Arts Education
The founder of the Arts in Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education makes the case for a new kind of arts advocacy.
The Art of Politics
Camp and Academy Alumnus Christopher Taylor will soon lead one of Michigan’s largest cities.
Interlochen Public Media Welcomes New General Manager
We are excited to welcome Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcaster Sally Eisele as the next General Manager of Interlochen Public Radio. She comes to us from WBEZ in Chicago.
The Future of Cinema: One Film Student at a Time
As recent Academy graduate Kira Bursky makes a splash at film festivals, Michael Mittelstaedt, director of the motion picture arts program, reflects on his students’ past and future.
Designing the Future of Cars
Academy graduate Bill Zheng is creating a new future for cars in the United States and throughout the Asian market.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: January 2015
Archivist Byron Hanson explores Interlochen's technological endeavors of the distant and more recent past.
Enriching Underserved Neighborhoods With Music Education
Dr. Suzanne Gindin has a mission to bring music into some of the most poverty-stricken areas of Los Angeles.
Announcing "Crazy for You"
We are pleased to announce that the summer 2015 high school musical theatre production will be Crazy for You. Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Book by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Karma Camp.
Concerto Competition Winners
Congratulations to Sara Han, clarinet, and J.T. Hassell, piano, winners of the 2014 Interlochen Arts Academy concerto competition.
Staying Connected with Interlochen
Motifs, November / December 2014
The Gift of the Gold Flute
Robert Willoughby was a mentor to generations of flutists and continues to teach at age 93. Recently, he presented Interlochen with an exceptional gift: a rare golden flute, handcrafted by Jack Moore. The instrument has opened new opportunities, not just for performers but in the science classroom.