In Memoriam: May 2015
Spectrum (a collaboration with Danceworks Chicago)
The Interlochen Arts Academy dance department partnered with Danceworks Chicago and choreographer Chrisian Denice to present "Spectrum" - a piece that uses dance and movement to express the realities of life with autism.
On the Road with the Academy Singer-Songwriters
The Singer-Songwriter program hit the road in April on a first-of-its-kind performance and educational tour.
2015 Virginia B. Ball Scholarship Winner
The Interlochen Arts Academy is proud to announce that Gorham, Maine sophomore Elizabeth Lemieux has won the Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing scholarship contest.
In Memoriam: March 2015
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.
New Scholarship Celebrates Faculty Legend Jack Hood
A group of alumni have created a new named scholarship, honoring the man who was a surrogate father to generations of Academy students.
From the Archives with Byron Hanson: March 2015
Motifs: March and April 2015
The Healing Power of Music
Arthur Bloom, an Interlochen Arts Camp alumnus, professional musician, and composer, launched MusiCorps after meeting a soldier and drummer who had lost his leg to an improvised explosive device. Years later the program has helped hundreds and is producing amazing music along the way.
Write What You Want to Know
Playwright and recent artist-in-residence, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig on her creative process, Beijing in the 90s, and how she deals with critical response.
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.
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
Motifs: January and February 2015
In Memoriam: January 2015
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.
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.