Motifs: September/October 2019
In Memoriam: September/October 2019
Interlochen Presents Sir James Galway
The “living legend of the flute” will premiere a piece composed by Arts Academy faculty Thomas Childs, collaborate with the Arts Academy Orchestra, and more.
Rob Rokicki subverts to succeed
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” composer and lyricist reflects on his work, navigating the industry, and his Camp experience.
Interlochen Arts Academy announces new Music Production and Engineering major, director
Hosted in the new, state-of-the-art Music Center, the major will be led by Marc Lacuesta.
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Donates $4 Million to Interlochen Center for the Arts
Marking the largest non-estate gift in Interlochen’s history, the funds will be used to build a single facility that will complete all remaining goals of a campus master plan developed in 1990.
11 things first-time arts boarding school students should know
Interlochen Arts Academy students, alumni, and faculty offer advice on arts, academics, and life on your own.
Camp faculty profile: Jennifer Jolley
Noted composer shares her advice on finding purpose, and opens up about documenting her life online.
Camp faculty profile: Pavel Vinnitsky
Noted clarientiest offers advice to young musicians, and opens up about his personal beliefs regarding the arts.
Camp faculty profile: William Short
Instructor of Bassoon shares experiences from the Met, the importance of accessibility, and his passion for the process of music.
Camp faculty profile: Anne Cooper
The Instructor of Theatre shares the differences between stage and screen acting, advice from her famous teachers, and the importance of being fearless.
Interlochen Center for the Arts and Parallel 45 Theatre launch official partnership
The northern Michigan theatre partnership includes a co-production of a new creation by Parallel 45 Theatre featuring Interlochen Arts Academy students and more.
Camp faculty profile: Sam Collier
From saying more to small breakthroughs. A conversation with noted playwright Sam Collier.
Interlochen’s newest building focuses on music
The Music Center fundamentally changes the way students learn, rehearse, and perform at Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Dunner conducts “Central Park Five”
Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra Conductor Dr. Leslie B. Dunner discusses conducting the world premiere of the “Central Park Five” opera.
Interlochen Announces New Additions to the 2019 Performance Schedule
Lyle Lovett, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Sir James Galway headline a fall performance season at Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Foa scholarship provides a ‘little push’ for young actors
NCIS: Los Angeles star Barrett Foa reflects on his own time at Camp, and why he gives to Interlochen.
Getting to know John Bogley
Interlochen’s new Vice President of Philanthropy shares his favorite works of art, northern Michigan connections, and philanthropic goals.
Motifs: July/August 2019
Nic Weinfeld’s commercial success
Motion picture arts alumnus earns accolades for small-screen video advertisements.
In Memoriam: July/August 2019
Ancient and avant-garde: The music of Garry Kvistad
Percussionist and instrument-builder celebrates 40 years of making wind chimes and performing with Steve Reich.
Academy welcomes new instructors in music, dance, visual arts, and theatre
New instructors include dancer Jurijs Safonovs, vocal coach Elizabeth Gray, and artist Russ Orlando.
Youngest Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician returns to his Interlochen roots
DSO double bassist Nick Myers is an Interlochen Arts Academy alumnus and northern Michigan native.
Traverse City Film Festival to feature works by Interlochen Arts Academy students, present on-campus screening
The campus screening features Tel Aviv on Fire as part of Movies Around the Bay, and the student screening features 12 shorts by Arts Academy students.